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In 2615, will it seem just as shocking that so few of us could write code? (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/programmingcirclejerk@programming.dev
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Linkedin post. Poster's name is Harry and his title is "Wav Wizard". He has LinkedIn premium. 600 years ago, only 5% of people could read and write. In 2015, just 0.5% of of the world could write/read code. I remember thinking: in 2615, will it seem just as shocking that so few of us could write code? Turns out I was wildly conservative. Vibe coding seems to be collapsing that 600-year prediction into a decade. People who've never written a line of code are now building apps, automating workflows, creating tools just by describing what they want. It's incredible...
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[–] 4 points 11 months ago

If you look at old microwave ads they claimed the microwave would replace the oven and stove and do everything in the kitchen for you faster and easier.

In my lifetime I've been told electric slow cookers, instapots, and now airfriers would do everything for me and they all ended up being just another tool.

Marketing is a hell of drug.

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