The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The state of the 2023 tech market (Friends)
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Dec 1, 2023 
Gergely Orosz, a software engineer and author of "The Software Engineer’s Guidebook," dives into the turbulent tech market of 2023. He discusses the shifting landscape of hiring, the significant impact of AI on both job security and software development, and internal conflicts within leading AI firms. Gergely also touches on the rise of serverless database solutions and the evolving dynamics of the new workforce, contrasting Gen Z aspirations with traditional values, all while maintaining a critical view on open source security challenges.
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AI's Impact on Developers
- Software developers have always automated other jobs, but now they worry about automating their own.
- AI may increase productivity, but it also makes software more complex, requiring specialized engineers.
Website Builders and Specialization
- Website builders commoditized web development, yet specialists are still in demand.
- This suggests AI-driven tools may create new specializations.
AI: The Next Compiler?
- The current state of AI is mostly demos, with few production-grade deployments.
- AI might be the next "compiler," increasing productivity and enabling more people to participate in software development.
