From coder to curator

This article discusses the rapid evolution of AI-assisted coding, from initial skepticism to current acceptance where AI pull requests rarely need fixes. The author uses the analogy of a genie in a lamp to describe AI as a powerful but subordinate tool that delegates quality decisions to the user. They argue that the core difficulty is shifting from building software to deciding what is worth building. The piece also draws a historical parallel to typists for programmers, suggesting the coder role is being bundled into a broader role like product design. It offers hope for younger developers confused or terrified by these changes.