Kodsnack 697 - En djefla man som flyttar många jiror

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A developer with 20 years experience reveals he's decoupled his identity from his job as a programmer.

The episode begins with host Fredrik reflecting on his 20-year career across roles like developer, tech lead, and architect, and how he has recently decoupled his identity from being a programmer to just working as one. Guest Bartek joins, and they note it's been a while since his last appearance. Fredrik explains this shift helps him cope with having 25 years left in his career without the internal passion, prompting thoughts on long-term motivation. Bartek responds by questioning how fast technology truly changes, arguing that many 'new' ideas are rediscoveries of old concepts with new labels. They discuss the current tech landscape, critiquing the absence of big, visionary projects like electrifying transport, compared to today's focus on vague AI applications. The conversation turns to AI's effect on coding, with Fredrik noting it lowers the price of code, making 'good enough' solutions more acceptable, akin to IKEA furniture versus handcrafted items. He shares that AI tools help him be productive in unfamiliar stacks like React, though they have limitations. Bartek adds that code generation isn't always the bottleneck, and AI might not eliminate the need for deep understanding. Fredrik outlines his personal plan for the coming years, suggesting that domain knowledge and staying at one organization will become more valuable than constantly chasing new tools. They distinguish between 'input' developers focused on the craft and 'output' developers like Fredrik who care about end results. The episode concludes with reflections on productivity systems and the uncertain future of AI, emphasizing practical, step-by-step approaches over hype.

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A measured look at AI hype, pricing shocks, and the new expectations forming around developers.

Fredrik and Bartek shape the episode around Bartek's 20 years in software, drawing on his time as a developer, tech leader, architect, and leadership figure, along with two economic cycles he has already lived through.

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You get a sober AI reality check from someone who has spent 20 years in tech and lived through two boom-and-bust cycles.

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