A Swift backend developer shares personal reflections on how AI and LLMs have disrupted their workflow and the broader software industry. The author pushes back on AGI hype, describing current LLMs as powerful pattern-matching tools rather than true intelligence. They discuss the addictive nature of vibe-coding, the loss of deep learning from manual coding, and concerns about job displacement. Despite uncertainty, they remain committed to server-side Swift development, plan to build Feather CMS, and are working toward a healthier work-life balance including becoming a yoga instructor.
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