Developers, Not Operators
3 days ago
- #AI in Development
- #Developer Craftsmanship
- #Tool Diversity
- Thomas Dohmke's article suggests developers must adopt AI or risk becoming obsolete, but this overlooks the importance of choice in tools and approaches.
- The article's four-stage progression (Skeptic, Explorer, Collaborator, Strategist) assumes a linear path, ignoring that developers may be effective at any stage.
- AI-generated code can be quick but lacks the depth of understanding, problem-solving, and craftsmanship that manual coding provides.
- Dohmke's vision oversimplifies the diversity in software development, ignoring specialized fields where AI may not be suitable or safe.
- The push for universal AI adoption may stifle innovation by creating a monoculture and excluding developers who can't afford expensive AI tools.
- Developers should have the freedom to choose when and how to use AI, balancing efficiency with deep understanding and craftsmanship.
- The strength of the software industry lies in its diversity of thought and approach, not in conforming to a single technological trend.