Re:Don't fall into the anti-AI hype
by simonw on Tuesday January 13, 2026 @06:51PM
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I'm currently sounding the alarm, because I sincerely believe that the the "it doesn't work, and even if it did you can catch up easily" message is no longer credible as of November 2025.
If I didn't sincerely believe that I wouldn't say it.
It true that you will always be able to catch up eventually - the industry has newbies entering it all the time and I believe they will continue to make it to point where they can contribute effectively.
But if I'm right and it does take 6-12 months for most developers to get proficient there's a real career risk involved now in listening to people who say it's all hype and no substance and you should keep on sitting it out.
If I didn't sincerely believe that I wouldn't say it.
It true that you will always be able to catch up eventually - the industry has newbies entering it all the time and I believe they will continue to make it to point where they can contribute effectively.
But if I'm right and it does take 6-12 months for most developers to get proficient there's a real career risk involved now in listening to people who say it's all hype and no substance and you should keep on sitting it out.