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Agent Experience: Building an Open Web for the AI Era
@ a16z
03/08/25
Takeaways
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
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AI will accelerate the speed of code and content creation, leading to more output and a convergence in the cost of creation, making it easier for developers to produce work.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
I've started thinking a lot about the concept of Agent Experience (AX), which centers on how we build the best AX for web development.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
In the 90s, Don Norman coined the term 'user experience' (UX), which refers to the holistic experience of a user with a product, not just the interface but how they interact with it.
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Matt Biilmann
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@ a16z
When Netlify started, we built our philosophy around focusing on Developer Experience (DX), which is about creating a holistic experience for developers building with our web architecture.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
We're starting to see AI agents play a major role in web development, writing code, creating assets, and collaborating with humans, which multiplies what can be built.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
We need to rethink how we deliver compelling experiences on the web, especially as AI becomes a significant factor in web development.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The next 100 million web developers will likely emerge from the collaboration between humans and AI agents, making development more accessible and democratized.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
If we don't adapt the web to leverage AI effectively, we risk creating walled gardens instead of an open web that fosters creativity and innovation.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The goal is to ensure that the consumption layer of web experiences remains open and does not fall into a walled garden, allowing for creativity and collaboration.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
Netlify is evolving to become the best deployment platform for AI, focusing on the concept of Agent Experience (AX) to unlock new possibilities in web development.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The Agent Experience (AX) changes the flow of deployment by allowing AI agents to deploy applications on behalf of users, creating a more seamless interaction.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
AI-generated sites are being created at a rate of about 10,000 per day, showcasing the rapid adoption of AI content generation in web development.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
While AI can build applications faster than humans, it still requires human oversight to ensure quality and creativity in the development process.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The emergence of AI tools is enabling a broader spectrum of users, including non-technical individuals, to engage in web development and create applications.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The shift from Developer Experience (DX) to Agent Experience (AX) suggests that AI will replace traditional frameworks, making it easier for developers to create applications without extensive setup.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
AI agents are becoming increasingly effective at working with complex systems like Relay, enhancing the developer experience by simplifying data access and interaction.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The future of web development will see a significant increase in the number of developers, with many focusing on working alongside AI agents to create innovative applications.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
Creative projects powered by AI are emerging, allowing individuals to produce unique content and experiences that were previously only possible with large budgets and teams.
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Matt Biilmann
03/08/25
@ a16z
The skill of prompting AI models is crucial; those who understand how to communicate effectively with these models can create more sophisticated and creative outputs.