Software engineers are obsolete for now
The article discusses the perceived obsolescence of software engineers due to the rise of AI tools that allow non-programmers to create software easily. The author reflects on their journey as a developer and how the landscape has changed, with everyday people now able to build products without traditional coding skills. Despite concerns about the future of software engineering, some developers argue that those who adapt and leverage AI will still find opportunities in the field.
- ▪The author shares their experience of creating a programming tutorial website and how it led to a successful job interview.
- ▪With the advent of AI tools, non-programmers are now able to create software products, diminishing the traditional role of developers.
- ▪Some developers believe that the real challenge lies in competing with other developers who effectively use AI tools.
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| Original publisher | Ibrahim Diallo Blog |
| Canonical URL | https://idiallo.com/blog/everyone-is-better-than-you |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 18:39:14 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T19:03:20.885Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-17T19:03:20.885Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Software engineers are obsolete... for now When all the Vibe Coders are beating you! By Ibrahim Diallo Published 3 days ago ~ 6 minutes read Fund this Blog In my first interview for a developer position, I shared a link to my personal project with the interviewer. It was a website for learning how to program. I created it from the ground up. I built the PHP app, designed the database schema, made a nice design to tie it all together. I wrote down my process, and it became the first tutorial on the site. Then I collected tutorials from all over the web and displayed them on my website, which acted as a portal. There was a section for PHP tutorials, for Ruby on Rails, for .NET, etc. Each one individually curated by me. My interviewer was so impressed. I got the job.
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