How software is produced changed dramatically in such a short time
In February 2025, when I saw the first demos of an AI software engineer and read all the social media hype that followed, I smeared. I thought it was a fantasy (and I may even have posted some myth-busting memo, too).
Well, now that is no longer a fantasy. Gen AI may have found the application it was hunting for.
I still believe the narratives of replacing people remain misplaced. If those were true, I couldn’t figure out why A\, OpenAI, and any “AI-pilled” startup keep hiring hordes of software engineers and pay them NBA player packages.
But boy, since I started playing with a few coding tools a year and a half ago till now, the evolution has been beyond exceptional.
I’ve shared reflections and questions on how AI changed software engineering on Gradient Institute’s blog. Have a look.
I also want to point you to a couple of new resources I’m involved with, and I’m sure you’ll find them super valuable:
Gradient Briefs - I am convinced the readers of Human Override would find this new, monthly newsletter a must-read! Check out the first two issues here and make sure you subscribe here.
Learn to build anything with AI - I am collaborating with serious builders, product managers, designers, and engineers to teach you how to get started with the coding agents tools for anyone who thinks it’s too technical or anyone who’s parked that idea for far too long. You can master the technicalities, and your idea is worth existing. We’ve seen hairdressers go from zero to having custom CRM and booking management systems operational in a few weeks. Reserve your spot here (details still in the making, expect to start in late July and dedicate a few hours per week to it; the cohort has a limited number).
Create the things you wish existed.
