Dev warns: skipping technical fundamentals before AI puts newcomers at a disadvantage
pvncher · x · 2026-10-08
Developer pvncher says the most common failure mode he sees is people working outside their expertise who can't be precise with prompts and plans, burning many turns on imprecise iteration. He worries a generation that never builds technical skills before jumping into AI will be at a lasting disadvantage.
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