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You can build anything now. That's exactly why you shouldn't build this.

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Date Published
Author
Thomas Schiavone
Word Count
1,062
Company Posts That Month
7
Language
English
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No
Summary

With the advent of AI, the traditional approach to software development is being questioned, as AI enables quick and easy creation of software systems, challenging the need for companies to build everything in-house. Industry leaders like Satya Nadella and Seema Amble argue that the value in software now lies not in the user interfaces but in the underlying data and operational logic, as the interfaces become commoditized with AI's ability to handle user interactions. The real challenge and value lie in the infrastructure and the unique product offerings a company develops, suggesting that while building is easier, maintaining and securing code remains costly. Companies are encouraged to focus on their core products and outsource or automate the maintenance of infrastructure to AI, emphasizing a shift from building more to building less, to prioritize attention on innovation and unique product development.

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