Staying Ahead in an AI-Driven Industry
At Stack Builders, we know that AI in software engineering is the future of tech. The way teams write code is rapidly evolving, and we believe staying ahead of that curve is essential for delivering long-term value to our clients.
Recently, our entire engineering team became GitHub Copilot certified, a milestone that reflects our commitment to continuous learning and responsible AI adoption.
For us, this certification is one of our many steps to ensure our engineers not only know how to use AI coding assistants but also when and why to use them.
What is a GitHub Copilot Certification?
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant that suggests code snippets, documentation, and even entire functions based on developer input. The certification validates that engineers understand:
- How to use Copilot productively in real-world projects
- How to integrate AI-driven code into modern workflows
- How to apply responsible usage practices that protect quality and security
The certification provides an additional, consistent foundation to ensure our team is fluent in using AI for coding in a way that strengthens their expertise.
Why Human Expertise Still Matters
We see AI as a tool rather than a substitute for engineering skill. AI suggestions require human judgment, peer review, and contextual understanding to be production-ready. That’s why every piece of Copilot-generated code is evaluated through our established review process.
This human-in-the-loop approach ensures that:
- AI-generated code meets client-specific requirements
- Security and maintainability are prioritized
- Final outputs reflect the creativity and critical thinking of our engineers
In short, Copilot helps us move faster, but our engineers ensure the results are accurate and reliable.
Why It Matters for Our Clients
By combining AI-driven efficiency with our established engineering practices, we accelerate delivery while maintaining the high standards our clients expect - one of the benefits of contracting our managed software services.
We make sure that:
- Every suggestion is peer-reviewed by engineers to validate correctness, security, and maintainability.
- Copilot is only used in approved projects, where its role is clearly aligned with client requirements and expectations.
- AI is treated as an enhancement, allowing our team to focus on solving complex problems while Copilot handles repetitive or boilerplate code.
We are committed to adopting AI in ways that strengthen outcomes without sacrificing trust or security.
Continuous Investment in Our Team
Becoming 100% GitHub Copilot certified is just one example of how we invest in our team. We also heavily invest in training, such as advanced functional programming (like our Haskell course), real-world client project preparation, and continuous upskilling in emerging technologies.
This initiative is ongoing, and we’re actively training our engineers in responsible AI practices, from understanding the strengths and limitations of tools like Copilot to applying human judgment.
AI hasn’t replaced great engineers, but it is redefining how software is built. At Stack Builders, we unite AI’s efficiency with human expertise to create reliable, secure, and future-ready software. That balance between innovation and responsibility is what allows us to deliver lasting impact for our clients.