Mostly Technical 113: 2026 Predictions
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Dec 30, 2025 Ian and Aaron dive into wild predictions for 2026, from the rise of humanoid robots for deliveries to discussions on Elon Musk potentially hitting trillionaire status. They explore how software development will shift with AI, empowering senior developers while changing team dynamics. The hosts also consider the influence of AI on politics, nostalgia in tech, and the importance of soft skills for developers. As they wrap up, lighthearted banter about holiday gifts and soccer fandom adds a humorous touch to their forward-looking insights.
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Parenting Vomit Survival
- Aaron describes being vomit-covered by a sick child and immediately showering to avoid contamination.
- He emphasizes his low tolerance for puke and long-running glove habit for diaper changes.
Developers Move Up The Stack
- Ian and Aaron predict software dev will shift from editing code to managing agents and prompts.
- They expect senior engineers to focus more on orchestration, architecture, and AI coordination.
Tab Completion Is Antiquated
- Tab-completion era is passing and prompting/agents are the next layer of abstraction.
- Writing code in an editor may become an occasional activity rather than daily routine.
