WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Feb 12, 2025

Honeypots and Tarpits, Benefits of Building your own Tools and more with Salma Alam-Naylor

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Salma Alam-Naylor

Salma Alam-Naylor warns that relying on AI shortcuts destroys true developer mastery. Stop chasing generative wrappers. Learn why crafting inclusive tools and custom honeypots builds better software.

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