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 postStart With Postgres, Then Earn the Complexity
Why PostgreSQL is often the right starting point for an application—and when a specialized system has actually earned its place.
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 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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