The hottest Software Engineers Substack posts right now

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Recent Layoffs Suggest Coders are being Replaced by AI

Machine Economy Press • 4 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Engineers Coding Tech Layoffs Automation
  1. LinkedIn and Stack Overflow experienced layoffs affecting software engineers due to AI advancements.
  2. Companies like LinkedIn and Microsoft are reducing jobs in engineering and product teams to improve efficiency and transparency.
  3. Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot may lead to decreased demand for software engineers in the future.

ChatGPT is making our software engineers dumb

FutureIQ • 2 HN points • 18 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Software Engineers Artificial Intelligence Programming Generative AI Job Interviews
  1. Many programmers are using ChatGPT to solve programming problems without verifying answers, which can lead to poor code quality and bugs.
  2. A significant number of software engineers struggle to write basic programs like fizzbuzz, highlighting a long-standing issue in the industry.
  3. Companies should adapt to the use of AI like ChatGPT, focusing on testing candidates' abilities with such tools and ensuring the correct and productive use of AI technologies.

Career Development Framework For Software Engineers

Vasu’s Newsletter • 2 HN points • 20 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Career development Software Engineers Technical Skills
  1. Software engineers are evaluated on technical and behavioral dimensions.
  2. Technical skills include code quality, productivity, design, debugging, and operational skills.
  3. Behavioral skills involve project ownership, unblocking self, cross-team collaborations, influence without authority, mentoring others, and improving team efficiency.
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Who are low-code app developers? An intro to five types of builder 

Developer GTM – by Calyx Consulting • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Development Tools Creatives Founders Software Engineers
  1. Over half of all app development will be low-code by 2023.
  2. Low-code builders can be segmented into five categories based on their shared 'jobs to be done.'
  3. Understanding the diverse roles, motivations, and needs of low-code builders is crucial for developing effective messaging and strategies to grow a user base.