We’re not disagreeing. The new batch of no-code/low-code tools may find a niche and help some non-programmers solve real problems. I see that with Excel, WordPr

We’re not disagreeing. The new batch of no-code/low-code tools may find a niche and help some non-programmers solve real problems. I see that with Excel, WordPress, Shopify, even SalesForce and Hubspot all the time. I don’t agree that “80% of tech” (whatever that means) will be built by non-programmers in two years. The hype about new tools (or AI) replacing skilled programmers comes around like clockwork because lots of managers and executives would love to see that happen. Programmers are expensive, in-demand (so hard to find and keep) and often temperamental and hard to manage. That part of the dream is bullshit. If these tools do find a niche they can only expand the amount of software out there, creating a larger pool of work for programmers. Microwave ovens didn’t replace regular ovens and stoves, nor did they democratize cooking for the masses. No chefs hung up their hats and said “game over.” They are a convenience, a shortcut. If you want a real meal you cook or have someone who knows how cook for you.