Software Engineers Are Obsolete

8 hours ago

The author shares a personal journey from building a curated tutorial website from scratch to securing a developer job, highlighting early validation and creativity.
The narrative reflects a shift in the tech landscape where AI tools now empower non-developers to create and launch products, reducing the traditional gatekeeping role of developers.
Despite AI lowering barriers to entry, the author argues that new entrants may not become skilled engineers because they lack hands-on coding, debugging, and maintenance experience.
The author emphasizes the enduring importance of software maintenance and the unique skills of developers who have learned through hands-on problem-solving and debugging.
A parallel is drawn to past technology bets like Silverlight, cautioning against over-reliance on AI without considering long-term sustainability and the risks of obsolescence.
The author positions themselves as a valuable expert for complex, long-term software challenges that AI cannot easily address, suggesting a future demand for traditional engineering skills.

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