Absolute Number of Low-Level Coders Growing: Depth Follows Simplified Entry
timigod · x · 2026-08-20
The author argues that while frameworks like Rails lower the barrier to entry, reducing the share of developers who learn underlying tech immediately, the absolute number of people mastering low-level languages like C or Assembly is likely growing. As projects scale, developers inevitably need to understand the stack deeper. This challenges the fear that simplified tools lead to the extinction of hard skills.
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