During a recent company-wide hackathon, Block developers significantly accelerated productivity with the help of Goose, their AI coding agent. Developers created several innovative tools, including a database debugger and a Bitcoin support app. Goose not only automates code generation but empowers non-engineers to participate in coding and prototyping, shifting work dynamics within the company. CEO Jack Dorsey anticipates that AI agents could revolutionize the finance industry by late 2024, as advancements in AI capabilities continue to improve agent performance.
At a company-wide hackathon this month, developers at Block built a dizzying number of prototype tools including a database debugger, a program for identifying duplicated code, and an app that automates Bitcoin support.
Goose helped developers at Block to develop a new agent-to-agent communication server at the hackathon. The company says Goose has changed the way it works, not only helping automate code generation but also allowing non-engineers to dabble in coding or prototype for new apps or features.
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