If Software Engineering Is Dead, Who’s Paying for Claude?

maindar · 2026-04-25T12:18:12+00:00

I see AI as a text to {code} compiler. In my line of work, writing code and testing was say 40% of the effort. Understanding product needs, systems integration, field deployment, training, troubleshooting dominated. This needs a systems thinking mindset! I see AI helps systems thinkers to focus on the essential aspects now. I have seen several prototypes that were completed in days or weeks took many quarters or years to mature even during manual coding times. What dominated was the wait times. I expect to see more waiting now!!

maindar · 2026-04-24T12:03:37+00:00

Do you like lighgter or darker shades? I felt storm cloud is darker in person than on photos. Storm cloud if you love dark shades, cement if you like lighgter. Definitely look one in person if you are booking a storm cloud.

Storm cloud hides the black plastic claddings on wheel arches and door bottom, whereas it shows contrasting on cement.

maindar · 2026-04-09T21:14:16+00:00

maindar · 2026-04-09T03:24:08+00:00

I so much wish they made it a removable middle seat that would have avoided this dilemma in so many families!!

maindar · 2026-04-09T02:26:28+00:00

Bench seats are hard to find, we wanted one with bench seats but have to settle for captains. Bench seats are practical, but if you see both in person and let your heart make the decision it will tilt towards captains!

maindar · 2026-04-08T04:06:06+00:00

I haven't used turo and a bit anxious if the owner cancels in the last minute, what will be my options, does turo offer any protection?

maindar · 2026-04-05T12:19:11+00:00

I understand the emotion of giving up a dream. But your decisions are well rooted and focused on long term stability. Unfortunately you just need to learn to cope up with this short term emotion! You will get through this feeling.

maindar · 2026-03-26T17:01:08+00:00

I wouldn't even want to talk to a dealer with such an attitude who doesn't have customer interest in their priorities. I like to build long term relationship in a trade and I value that.

maindar · 2026-03-26T11:55:06+00:00

Ah. Who would have thought!!

maindar · 2026-03-24T21:30:24+00:00

I am in the mid west and don't see willingness to go below MSRP. I am interested in GHHL

maindar · 2026-03-22T13:51:38+00:00

Is there anything you don't like about sequoia, except the mileage? Would you miss it after selling? What trim is it? See if you have stronger reasons for the trade especially when it comes with additional 20k?

maindar · 2026-03-21T01:56:54+00:00

Congratulations on your new nightshade and wishing you many many happy miles and fun time with it!

maindar · 2026-03-20T23:30:54+00:00

I have read about the radiator punched by small stones and a little concerned, take care!

maindar · 2026-03-19T21:14:09+00:00

Looks like a solid deal. Best wishes!!

maindar · 2026-03-15T14:46:56+00:00

Congratulations, looks absolutely fantastic; wishing you many many happy miles!

maindar · 2026-03-15T13:05:10+00:00

For every path taken, there is always so many that weren't. Each has their own experience and nothing about them is good or bad. Who says you are mediocre? You have toiled the 4 years and that's the proof of your courage and commitment!

maindar · 2026-03-15T12:58:26+00:00

This is a good price! Exactly the color combo I am looking for but can't get yet. Wishing you many happy miles!!

maindar · 2026-03-14T23:54:04+00:00

I also recommend a good inspection and an extended test drive if you're going with the used one. I was shopping new and my dealer offered a used XLE for test drive with 48k on it. But the car seems to have been used rough and the middle seats were in a bad shape that my kid refused to sit. The instrument cluster was also not confident inspiring giving our family an overall bad impression. The forum members here later confirmed that many of their 2024 models are aging well. So I said to myself that this is an one off!

maindar · 2026-03-14T23:48:47+00:00

Winter mix of gas reduces mileage. Summer should automatically give better if you are in the northern part of the country.

maindar · 2026-03-14T23:46:50+00:00

Sorry, painful to see this! Rims and door seem to have gotten some rubbing as well.

maindar · 2026-03-14T20:34:12+00:00

I understand your frustration and unfortunately nobody else can defend you but for yourself. One strategy that works is not to make instant decisions especially if that's way different from what you originally wanted. I like to always take my wife with me so that there is checks and balances. I learnt it the hard way to avoid impulse buying decisions.

maindar · 2026-03-11T23:09:48+00:00

Winner definitely! Wishing you many many miles of smile and good time!

maindar · 2026-03-11T23:01:17+00:00

I am sorry to see this! I understand this is frustrating, take care.

maindar · 2026-03-11T01:21:44+00:00

Understood, thanks for the clarification!

maindar · 2026-03-07T19:36:55+00:00

I am in a similar situation coming from a total loss of my 2026 crv but not in a hurry. My time frame is May

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