From webmaster to software developer in the age of AI

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Have you ever felt a little stung when someone called what you do "vibe coding," as if years of craft suddenly became optional?

In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, Aaron and I discuss what the rise of that term says about where software development is headed.

Aaron makes the case that vibe coding trades long-term quality for short-term results, like a kitchen that serves one burger fast but needs 27 minutes to make the second.

We also get into how AI tooling is shifting the job from writing code to reviewing and directing it, why the skills you've built still matter, and why Aaron is calling himself a software developer again.

• 00:00 How developer titles have evolved over the years
• 02:12 The problem with calling yourself a vibe coder
• 06:37 Stepping back and letting AI handle the small details
• 10:49 Your existing skills still matter more than you think
• 13:56 Aaron's next chapter

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Here to help,

Joel

P.S. AI can write a test in seconds, but deciding what deserves a test is still your job. Our testing course builds the judgment to make that call with confidence.