How long has it been since you last wrote code?
Since 2026, I’ve barely written any code. AI has moved so fast that I haven’t even had time to adjust before it already reshaped the way I work. Just last year, I was still writing code by hand. I’d think through the architecture on my own, model the business domain, break things down into modules and classes, and weigh the dependencies between them. It was a state of pure focus — every step of…
Since 2026, the author has barely written any code, as artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly, reshaping their work. Just a year ago, they were still writing code manually, meticulously designing systems and classes. However, now much of their previous tasks can be delegated to AI, from understanding business logic and architecture to writing code and testing.
The author primarily now focuses on reviewing AI's output and providing feedback, particularly during implementation when AI often makes design errors that must be corrected. Recently, they developed a Chrome extension named meelang using AI throughout the entire process, from creation to SEO and operations. This extension generated a comprehensive operations dashboard in just an hour upon connecting to the database.
The author's expertise lies in programming, but AI enables them to excel in areas like UI design, SEO, and operations as well. AI's power lies in its ability to help individuals excel in their weaker areas, leveling the playing field in terms of knowledge access. Knowledge itself is no longer a barrier to progress. However, as AI becomes more powerful, the author worries about the future of software development.
The paradigm has fundamentally shifted, raising concerns that developers may soon become obsolete. With AI handling code writing, newcomers receive little real practice, and experienced developers are dwindling, potentially creating a vicious cycle for the industry. The author acknowledges that various fields, including design, animation, filmmaking, acting, mathematics, biology, and chemistry, are facing similar challenges due to AI's capabilities.
Despite AI's immense power, humans appear minuscule in comparison. The author believes this represents a significant turning point in human history.
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