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AI poised to end software plugin era, author claims

The author argues that the rise of AI will render traditional software plugins obsolete. Instead of purchasing plugins, users will be able to have AI generate custom code for their specific needs, which they can then own outright. This shift could lead to a decline in subscription-based software services, as the need for third-party add-ons diminishes. AI

IMPACT Suggests a shift from purchasing software plugins to AI-generated custom code, potentially altering software business models.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the potential impact of AI on software development practices.

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AI poised to end software plugin era, author claims

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · darkghosthunter ·

    The age of software plugins is coming to an end. Thanks # AI ! https:// levelup.gitconnected.com/ai-is -killing-the-software-plugins-0349f1324b44 Why pay for so

    The age of software plugins is coming to an end. Thanks # AI ! https:// levelup.gitconnected.com/ai-is -killing-the-software-plugins-0349f1324b44 Why pay for someone else's plugin when you can ask AI to code it for you, and keep it forever? Then you ask why now everything is a su…