You Cannot Outsource Understanding
19 hours ago
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- Business leaders often fantasize about reducing dependency on developers, but attempts like outsourcing, no-code platforms, and AI have repeatedly failed.
- Developers provide essential understanding and problem-solving skills that cannot be outsourced or automated.
- Software development is not just a service but a core business activity involving continuous learning and adaptation.
- Effective collaboration between developers and business teams, shared understanding, and context ownership are crucial for success.
- AI and automation can enhance productivity but cannot replace the comprehension and creativity of developers.