Coding matters less than problem-finding: the shift from code engineers to product engineers
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-10-28
CtrlAltDwayne argues that many developers are about to discover that knowing how to code isn't nearly as valuable as identifying a problem, building a solution, and convincing someone to pay for it. The industry is shifting from code engineers to product engineers, whether they realize it or not.
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