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After 20 Years in Software, AI Made Me Rethink What My Job Actually Is
After twenty years in software development, the author recounts how utilizing AI changed the approach to his projects. Rather than following traditional learning methods, he adopted a build-first mentality aided by AI. This experience refocused his job from learning frameworks to solving architectural challenges and making informed product decisions, demonstrating AI's role in enhancing creative problem-solving rather than replacing coding tasks.
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Published 2 Jul 2026, 00:51 UTC4 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Shift in project approach from learning to immediate problem-solving
- AI assists in architectural decision-making, not just coding
- Emphasis on recognizing patterns and understanding trade-offs
- Reduction in time spent coding allows focus on critical decisions
- AI enhances learning by solving real-time issues
Interesting facts
- Experience shows AI didn't replace tasks, but changed focus
- The personal project became a learning tool through problem-solving
- New approach to learning emphasized practical application over theoretical knowledge