AI Lowers Barriers, But Developers Shy Away from Unsexy Traditional Industries
bushibuilds · x · 2026-08-09
The author points out that while AI has lowered the barriers to entry, most developers are still chasing the same golden goose from their screens. There is an incredible amount of money to be made solving problems and replacing outdated software in boring industries, but few are willing to get their hands dirty.
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