Boring is Thrilling
Apr 01, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 152
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Summary
Paul and Rich discuss the evolving role of AI in software development, with Paul sharing his experience working on a data migration project using AI tools. They explore the idea that AI is becoming more 'boring,' meaning it's more comprehensible and integrated into existing workflows. They also debate the future potential and limitations of AI in creating fully automated solutions, emphasizing the continued importance of human expertise and iteration.Episode description
When Rich asks Paul for a report from the AI-coding trenches, Paul brings news: AI is boring now! And that’s a good thing. As the novelty of the technology wears off and the pace of advancement stabilizes, it’s getting easier and easier to actually get work done. Plus: Paul gets nerdy (well, even nerdier than normal) and walks through the specifics of the data-migration project he’s working on to show how AI’s boring turn is affecting real-word software work.
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