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# Validating Real-World Usefulness of AI Models - Julia Kasper

There is no universally superior AI model. Frontend developers prefer Claude, while backend engineers favor GPT. Julia Kasper explains how to rigorously evaluate AI for your IDE.

- **Speakers:** Julia Kasper
- **Event:** Coffee With Developers
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Duration:** 22:00
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2145-validating-real-world-usefulness-of-ai-models-julia-kasper
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