Chapter 3: Upsun and the decades of the open web

In this blog chapter, Ori Pekelman discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on the open web and software development landscape, highlighting 2023 and 2024 as pivotal years for these technologies. The text explores the evolving relationship between digital infrastructure and open source, suggesting that AI-assisted software development could significantly alter traditional coding roles and practices. Despite fears of reduced developer roles, Pekelman argues that the nature of coding and software processes will change rather than shrink, with AI and low-code frameworks influencing this evolution. The cyclical nature of IT is examined, noting historical shifts in programming languages, architectures, and data stores, with the current trend moving towards platform engineering and flexible self-service Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions like Upsun. The piece emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity and control, advocating for pragmatic approaches that embrace automation and flexibility without sacrificing security or compliance, as AI continues to reshape assumptions about open source and commoditization in the tech industry.

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