As AI tools reduce the cost of implementation, the scarce skill in software development is shifting from execution to judgment—deciding what to build. The article argues that this "taste" or discernment is not acquired through passive consumption but through iterative trial and error, involving personal failure and consequence. In an era where AI can easily generate plausible but mediocre results, the ability to reject the ordinary and continuously select better options becomes a critical, albeit difficult, human role. AI
IMPACT Suggests a fundamental shift in valuable skills for AI operators, emphasizing judgment and curation over pure implementation.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the evolving nature of software development skills in the age of AI, rather than a direct release or event.
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