Writing code has never been the sole activity of a software engineer. The craft has always been figuring out what code to write. Any given software problem has dozens of potential solutions, each with their own tradeoffs. Our job is to navigate those options and find the ones that are the best fit for our unique set of circumstances and requirements.
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Modular: The Claude C Compiler: What It Reveals About the Future of Software
- Good software depends on judgment, communication, and clear abstraction. AI has amplified this.
- AI coding is automation of implementation, so design and stewardship become more important.