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Quoting Paul Ford

Blog · Watch/Read · (gathered 2026-09-13)

  • Paul Ford argues that the initial fear of AI replacing software developers is unfounded, as truly cutting-edge software still requires human thought, collaboration, and skilled craftsmanship.
  • While AI can write good software, it also makes it easy to perform complex tasks poorly, contributing to project failures.
  • The widespread accessibility of coding through AI highlights that the ability to generate code does not equate to the necessary judgment and skill for effective software development, suggesting “many shouldn’t” code despite now being able to.