In the fast-paced world of software engineering, efficiency, accuracy, and rapid iteration have always been paramount. In the past year, the biggest transformation has come from the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their integration into software development workflows. This blog post explores the trends, tools, and implications of AI-augmented engineering, focusing on how LLMs like GPT-4, Gemini, and Llama are enabling developers and reshaping teams. The Rise of AI Coding Assistants Coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and ChatGPT have revolutionized how developers write and review code. These tools, powered by LLMs, suggest code completions, refactor e ...