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It's an interesting opinion, but I read the exact same opinions about JS developers in 2008 too. I do agree that if you are "only" a developer, you will have t
by jbm 2y ago
It's an interesting opinion, but I read the exact same opinions about JS developers in 2008 too.
I do agree that if you are "only" a developer, you will have to be in some sort of tightly defined niche, and how long those niches survive is anyone's guess.
- KeplerBoy 2y agoWhat do you mean with "only" developer? Someone who just knows how to code when given a spec but lacking domain knowledge (in this case ai math and hardware optimization) and larger context?
- jbm 2y agoPersonally, I don't think having deep domain knowledge is as important. However, being able to write the spec based on interactions with the client / customer / stakeholders is. (The AI Math and hardware optimization "never" being doable by an AI seems like an arbitrary distinction to justify one's choices.) Incidentally, I put the word "only" in quotes because I morally and aesthetically appreciate the strength of someone who can write to spec. I have no interest in demeaning the effort it takes to do so. I have worked with supposedly senior developers who ignore specs completely, even when the specs are done by a technical person and include details / unit tests.