Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Copilot, and others are becoming a regular part of software development. Many developers use them to write boilerplate code, help with unfamiliar syntax, or even generate whole modules. On the surface, it feels like a productivity boost. The work goes faster, the PRs are opened sooner, and there’s even…
Month: May 2025
AI Isn’t Leveling the Playing Field, it’s Amplifying the Gap
We were told that AI would make development more accessible. That it would “level the playing field,” empower juniors, and help more people build great software. That’s not what I’m seeing. In reality, AI is widening the gap between junior and senior developers and fast. Seniors Are 10x-ing With AI For experienced engineers, AI tools…
May 1st, Workers’ Day: Reflecting on the Future of Developers in the Age of AI
Every May 1st, we celebrate Workers’ Day a moment to recognize the hard work, progress, and dignity of people across every profession. Traditionally, it’s a day to honor laborers, craftsmen, and knowledge workers alike. Today, in 2025, it’s worth asking: What does Workers’ Day mean for developers, engineers, and tech builders when AI is rewriting…