{
  "id": 317543,
  "title": "\"Code was never the hard part\" is an insult to all programmers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/code-was-never-the-hard-part-is-an-insult-to-all-programmers",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T14:32:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://blog.senko.net/code-was-never-the-hard-part-is-an-insult-to-all-programmers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The software development profession is undergoing significant change amid the AI revolution. While some argue that large language models may excel at coding, but software development itself is not the difficult part, this viewpoint is seen as an insult to the programming community. Programmers have always been in high demand and command high salaries, despite the perception that coding is simple compared to figuring out what to code. The field has seen pressure, lengthy work hours, burnout, and the need for extensive resources such as bootcamps and degrees dedicated to programming. Additionally, many consider books like \"Clean Code\" and \"The Pragmatic Programmer\" essential, as well as complex texts like \"The Art of Computer Programming\" and \"SICP.\" The industry employs many dedicated individuals, including bootcamp graduates and college-educated developers, who have poured their efforts into their craft. Despite these efforts, the perception that coding is easy overlooks the depth of skill, patience, attention to detail, experience, and wisdom required. It is essential to recognize that software development is a complex and ever-evolving discipline that will continue to be relevant in the future.",
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        "title": "\"Code was never the hard part\" is an insult to all programmers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/code-was-never-the-hard-part-is-an-insult-to-all-programmers-320135",
        "published": "2026-08-08T14:32:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}