Laurie Voss argues that as AI makes the cost of writing code collapse, the remaining value in software development shifts entirely to understanding what users want, defining requirements precisely, and crafting pleasant user experiences — making every developer effectively a product engineer.
Background
Laurie Voss is a well-known figure in the Ruby and JavaScript communities, former VP of Engineering at npm. Simon Willison's blog curates notable quotes on AI and software development.
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- Simon Willison
- Published
- Sep 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10