The Next Wave of Dev Tools: AI Assistants and JavaScript Workflows - JSJ 686

JavaScript Jabber

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we sit down with Vinicius Dallacqua, a seasoned software engineer with a passion for performance and developer tooling. Vinicius shares his journey from coding in central Brazil with limited connectivity to building cutting-edge tools like PerfLab and PerfAgent. We dive into the intersection of AI and DevTools, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming performance debugging, web development workflows, and even the future of browsers.
We also tackle the big questions: How do developers avoid bias when building in high-performance environments? What role will agentic browsers play in the evolution of the web? And how can AI-powered DevTools lower the barrier for developers intimidated by performance profiling? If you’re curious about the future of frontend performance, DevTools, and AI-driven development, this conversation is packed with insights.
Links & Resources

• PerfLab – Performance tooling platform
• PerfAgent – AI-powered DevTools assistant
• Vinicius Dallacqua on X (Twitter)
• Paul Kinlan’s AI Focus – Essays on AI and the web
• PerfNow Conference – Leading performance conference in Amsterdam

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