Mostly Technical 115: Do You Wanna Win?
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Jan 13, 2026 Ian and Aaron dive into the realm of opinionated frameworks amidst the AI boom. They passionately discuss the advantages of Laravel's built-in features for AI applications. A debate ensues on whether frameworks like Laravel and Rails will thrive or transform in the age of AI. Aaron shares his exciting pivot to AI education and new offerings targeting professionals and budding learners. They also explore innovative monetization strategies, emphasizing how AI can eliminate development roadblocks, making building faster and more creative.
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Frameworks Reduce AI Integration Friction
- Opinionated, batteries-included frameworks reduce integration friction when adding AI features.
- Laravel's driver-based abstractions let teams swap services without rewriting app logic.
Frameworks Are Still Essential
- AI won't replace frameworks because you still want stable, tested foundations for production.
- The rich frameworks will strengthen while new frameworks face a tough road ahead.
Generate From Testable Specs
- Use AI to generate code from bounded, well-tested specs and run the test suite immediately.
- Prefer testable, implementation-free specs for repeatable, safe code generation.