2 posts tagged with "software-engineering"

AI, the history of programming, and what it means to be a developer in the next era of computing.

I've been thinking a lot about the future of software development. For most of my life, I've been a programmer. Writing code, debugging systems, understanding how things work, and solving problems have always been more than just a job to me. I love programming. I love the Linux terminal. I love discovering why something isn't working and the satisfaction of finally solving a complicated technical problem.

And now, with AI becoming increasingly capable of writing software, I sometimes find myself wondering: am I watching the profession I've dedicated my life to become obsolete?

When we talk about complex systems, the temptation to create even more complex solutions is huge. I’ve seen this happen over and over: it starts with a simple problem, and before you realize it, you’re staring at a Frankenstein of code full of patches and workarounds. That’s why I like to preach a few principles that might sound obvious, but most people tend to forget.