Everyone Can Build Software Now. The Tradeoffs Didn't Disappear.
AI-driven development lets more people build useful applications, but time away from core work and implementation experience still matter.
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When AI Makes Features Cheap, Judgment Matters More
While AI can make feature implementation fast, it cannot decide if the feature is actually needed and can hide the total cost of the feature.
Read the postWhen AI Is the Right Tool...and When It Isn’t
Using AI for everything isn't always the right answer, sometimes you need to use multiple tools from your toolbox to get the best implementation.
Read the postFrontier AI Labs Are Betting on Implementation
Frontier AI companies are investing in services because dependable AI depends on workflow design, controls, and operations—not model access alone.
Read the postThat Vibe-Coded App Is Working. Now Someone Has to Support It.
A useful app does not need a rewrite, but it does need the basics that let a company safely depend on it.
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