Changelog Master Feed Full-breadth developers for the win (Changelog News #151)
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Jul 7, 2025 Dive into the world of 'full-breadth developers' and discover how they merge product ideation with coding prowess. Explore Cloudflare's innovative monetization strategy for content creators facing AI disruption. Learn why many AI agents struggle to achieve their goals and the tools designed to enhance efficiency and job value assessment. Lastly, uncover the competitive landscape in database innovation with Supabase and PlanetScale, spotlighting cutting-edge developments in scalable solutions.
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Justin Searls' Full-Breadth Developer
- Justin Searls completed two months' worth of work in two days using generative coding tools.
- He combines both product vision and programming skill, coining "full-breadth developer."
Move Up the Value Chain
- Developers must understand how their employer makes money to stay indispensable.
- Moving up the value chain means positioning between corporate finances and the customers.
Cloudflare's Pay-Per-Crawl Idea
- Cloudflare proposes a new option beyond just blocking or allowing web crawlers.
- They use HTTP 402 payment code to enable pay-per-crawl monetization for publishers.