Three years ago, the entire industry lost its fucking mind as ChatGPT became the single fastest growing application ever. Investors saw that massive number jump and assumed that it would be like this permanmently. As a result, Generative AI has exploded so much that it’s impossible to get approval to do anything with computers that does not involve it.

I think the biggest thing we’ve lost along the way is that the culture of designing and deploying truly reliable software based on best principles. No longer do we design things to actually solve problems, we just chase the hype and hope it works out. One of the biggest things I’ve noticed is that now you are expected to use generative AI tools directly in the loop when performing software development. You comply or be fired for the position to be filled by someone who will blindly follow the dogmatic instructions.

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Hey there! I’m W’zamqo and I plan to talk about my adventures through technology in my blog Digital Solace. I’m a full-stack developer that lives in Ontario. Through blogging, I want to be able to get better at writing and learn more about this weird world we live in. I’m a fan of coffee and tea.

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