numbers always make things more fun. especially opinions.

the fifth point tracks with subjective pulse checks in several places, which is roughly the following.

“ai” isn’t at a point to replace developers, in fact it isn’t consistently enough to augment them.

the squeeze is due to economic trends. market conditions. “ai” was seen as a potential solution. it is not snake oil, not yet panacea. so instead, time for everyone to get more efficient. do more with less. get 9h out of 8h days.