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AI isn't replacing programmers, but it *is* making it harder to survive as a programmer with purely technical skills and no interest or expertise in how those skills translate to business or societal value. Funny thing is, this has always been true—it's just being accelerated a bit due to AI. There's a famous essay by @patio11 from 15 years ago called "Don't Call Yourself A Programmer, And Other Career Advice". https://t.co/FlJGJFTWmL
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