In the AI Era, Prove Yourself With PRs
menhguin · x · 2026-07-10
The author argues that with AI today, the value of writing documentation has diminished: in many cases, a document's worth might only equate to half the effort of a "decent implementation." In contrast, what truly communicates information is:
- PRs (code changes)
- Design drafts
- Verifiable demos
The quoted section reinforces this view: if you want to get hired, don't just share plans and ideas; instead, submit patches, designs, or actual results that can sell a product. "Plans are just talk," and language itself has a very low information density.
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