The 'AI' Software Crisis: Software Developers have been promoted into incompetence

The post discusses the irony of promoting software developers into management roles without adequate training, leading to incompetence and increased stress in the software industry. It critiques how the adoption of AI tools has changed the nature of software work and contributed to deskilling developers. The author uses a comedic lens to explore these serious issues, suggesting that many developers are now managing chaotic processes instead of coding and highlights the negative impacts of automation on their skills and job satisfaction. The author concludes with advice on navigating this changing landscape, emphasizing the need to maintain expertise amidst evolving demands.