Changelog News Full-breadth developers for the win
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Jul 7, 2025 Discover how full-breadth developers utilize AI tools to revolutionize productivity. Delve into the ethical dilemmas of content monetization and the struggles developers face with AI agents. Hear lessons learned from system failures and innovative coding solutions. Plus, stay updated on groundbreaking database technologies, including Supabase’s new hires and PlanetScale's efforts for better sharding. It's a fascinating look at the intersection of AI, coding, and database advancements!
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Justin Searls' Full-Breadth Developer feat
- Justin Searls completed two months of work in just two days by embodying both the product and programmer roles.
- Splitting these roles would have taken weeks, showcasing the advantage of a "full-breadth developer."
Why Full-Breadth Developers Win
- Full-breadth developers who understand both problem and solution spaces will thrive in the AI disruption.
- Moving "up the value chain" means positioning yourself directly between corporate revenue and customer payment.
Cloudflare's Pay-Per-Crawl Idea
- Cloudflare introduces a flexible option for content owners to charge crawlers instead of just blocking or allowing them.
- They revive the HTTP 402 "Payment Required" code to enable pay-per-crawl monetization at internet scale.