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Is AI Helping Engineers — Or Making Things Worse?

Is AI Helping Engineers — Or Making Things Worse?

Update: 2025-06-16
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In this episode of What Next? I'm a Software Engineer, James Wilson is joined by Matthew Sinclair to unpack how AI is changing the way engineers work, code, and think.

They discuss:

Why AI is both a superpower and a trap

The shift from imperative to declarative computing

How tools like Claude can help you rubber-duck a spec

Why engineers who refuse to adapt may fall behind

What hiring managers are really looking for in the age of AI

If you're a developer wondering whether AI is your best friend or worst enemy, this one’s for you.

👉 Like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you’ve got thoughts on AI and the future of engineering.

📩 Have an idea for a future topic? Reach out to us directly!

Related:

https://whatnext.dev

https://matthewsinclair.com

https://quantumfaxmachine.com

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Is AI Helping Engineers — Or Making Things Worse?

Is AI Helping Engineers — Or Making Things Worse?

I'm a software engineer - what next?