Seventeen Years of Coding and Starting Over
7 hours ago
- #career transition
- #coding journey
- #AI impact
- Started coding with HTML, experiencing joy from simple effects like the <scroll> tag.
- Spent years deeply involved in software development, building websites, apps, and servers.
- By mid-2024, experienced burnout, leading to less coding and more time spent outdoors and with friends.
- Decided to step back from many projects to focus on personal well-being and real-world experiences.
- Reflects on the rapid evolution of technology, especially AI, and its impact on traditional coding.
- Acknowledges that manual coding is becoming less central, with AI reshaping software engineering.
- Feels excited about the possibilities AI brings, despite challenges like job displacement and the need for retraining.
- Ready to embrace learning again, viewing the shift to AI as a new and exciting chapter.