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Jeff Dean

05/12/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The advancements needed for a virtual engineer include the ability to run tests, debug performance issues, and effectively use various tools, similar to how human engineers learn from experience and documentation.

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Google’s Jeff Dean on the Coming Era of Virtual Engineers

@ Sequoia Capital

Google’s Jeff Dean on the Coming Era of Virtual Engineers

05/12/25

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