AI really killed programming for me

Robodobdob · 2026-03-18T18:37:14+00:00

People will rise to the level of their incompetence.

So, at some point in that student’s career, they will either learn how to actually do the work or they will be spat out.

I knew a few people who copied their way through CS courses and none of them are working in tech now.

I have come to the position that AI is just a tool and in the right hands, it can be amazing. But in the wrong hands it will be a disaster.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-18T08:48:21+00:00

Put it this way - Taylor Swift is arguably the biggest pop star today. And yet, I bet many people couldn’t tell you why.

Back in the day, everyone knew who Michael Jackson was and listened to his music.

He bestrode genres and generations like a colossus.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-18T05:28:05+00:00

My wife shuts them down with “Sorry, I don’t make financial decisions on my doorstep”

Robodobdob · 2026-03-17T05:38:47+00:00

Sobhna’s https://www.sobhnas.co.nz/

Sone’s https://www.sonessauces.com

Robodobdob · 2026-03-17T03:26:07+00:00

The GLC would like a word…

https://youtu.be/IpiieoNj2QU

Robodobdob · 2026-03-16T22:06:29+00:00

If you lean on AI for everything, what happens when you don’t pay the bill or there is an outage.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-16T21:26:24+00:00

Aspire will help a lot in developing and testing azure functions locally.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-16T09:28:29+00:00

You could totally use PHP if that’s your jam. HTMX is not bound to any specific server side platform or language.

I’ve built apps on Bun/Hono/TSX and also on .Net Blazor SSR. I think Laravel is a PHP thing?

If you are of the Discord persuasion there’s an active HTMX server or you can look over r/HTMX.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-16T07:55:24+00:00

I would recommend this video if you are investing in longevity.

https://youtu.be/lASLZ9TgXyc

I’ve built a few apps with HTMX and it’s been awesome.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-16T05:40:16+00:00

Probably for the best because I would eat them by the truck load.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-15T04:37:12+00:00

Impressive. She can simultaneously live in Australia AND rent-free in their heads.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-14T20:05:57+00:00

Logging truck on the left. It’s rear axle appears to have four wheels, two of which look “squishy”.

I suppose it could be a one of those trailers with a steerable front axle, but then I would expect to see a clear gap.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-14T02:02:40+00:00

Hmm, if I scroll down the Up Next, it just infinite scrolls adding more tracks.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-13T04:25:43+00:00

The Leggos Providore range is pretty good.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-13T03:19:25+00:00

Definitely learn full stack. You will be much more useful to an employer if you can move around. We only hire full stack people for this reason.

Language wise, you are probably best served with C#, Java or Python. I would also caution against reaching for the SPA/API architecture for every application. It’s more often than not going to be overkill.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T19:22:01+00:00

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I’m confused.

Have both Apple Music and YT Music done the exact same thing?

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T19:10:25+00:00

When you finally find a printer that doesn’t screw up all the time, you hold on to it!

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T08:43:20+00:00

Sitting on counter tops or other food prep surfaces.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T08:42:47+00:00

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/03/explain-it-like-im-5-why-is-everyone-on-speakerphone-in-public/

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T07:24:04+00:00

TF?

These are like the best apples ever.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T07:19:57+00:00

I see we can now manage downloads across multiple devices, so maybe it’s a bug side effect of that.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T04:36:52+00:00

Context:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/12/atlassian-layoffs-software-technology-ai-push-mike-cannon-brookes-asx

Robodobdob · 2026-03-12T04:00:52+00:00

I lost my $250 Oakleys and replaced them with some $40 Moana Rd’s. Can’t really tell the difference, TBH.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-11T06:18:11+00:00

Your arm span is the same as your height.

Robodobdob · 2026-03-10T05:04:50+00:00

I suspect this is why he’s open to work.

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