Taste Is All That's Left
The author reflects on how the rise of AI tools has fundamentally changed the craft of software development by removing the barrier of production. They argue that while technical execution has become easier, the value of human taste and judgment has become the primary differentiator.
Why it matters
It highlights a shift in the tech industry where the ability to build is becoming commoditized, forcing developers to focus on creative direction rather than just implementation.
min read Source thoughts programming software Table of Contents The Bar Went Somewhere What Taste Actually Is Taste Is Downstream of Friction The Economics Are Against You The Flood What Deserves to Exist A Defense, Then Post-Mortem On Language In Appreciation On Taste Footnotes Post Mortem Hey. I’ve been kindly informed that this post has hit the frontpage of Hacker News, and combing through the comments I have been shown that this post reads of as what I would describe as, well, AI slop. If this is a concern of yours, please honor me with a quick glance at the post-mortem section below. Thanks!
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