The Rise of the Strategic Developer` suggests that developers are no longer just coders, but highly strategic visionaries who can understand market needs and identify problems to solve. Automation of time-consuming tasks is allowing them to focus on higher-value work, increasing their value and opinions. This shift is flattening the learning curve for building something, with low-code tools like Zapier enabling non-software engineers to create complex automated workflows. Developers must move to higher ground by offering insight on new digital experiences, accept more responsibility for the success or failure of their ideas, and never stop skilling to remain strategic and relevant.