The Last Programmers?
a day ago
- #future-of-coding
- #AI-development
- #career-change
- Author left Amazon to join startup Icon, citing frustration with Amazon's slow pace and lack of product vision.
- Amazon's internal KPIs and processes hindered innovation, especially in AI development, compared to competitors.
- At Icon, the author observed a teammate using AI to handle coding, focusing more on design and user feedback.
- The industry is splitting into 'experimenters' who embrace AI tools and 'guardians' who value deep coding knowledge.
- As AI commoditizes coding, success will depend on understanding users, market positioning, and distribution.
- Future developers need to combine coding with skills in user empathy, business strategy, and communication.
- The transition to AI-assisted development is inevitable, emphasizing the importance of adapting to focus on higher-value tasks.