Build a Basic AI Agent from Scratch: Long Task Planning
Summary
This essay argues that AI won’t replace software engineers and may even sustain or increase demand for skilled developers. It introduces the 'decide-execute-deliver' sandwich model, contending that AI compresses the execution layer while decision-making, verification, and accountability remain human-driven. It also differentiates 'vibe coding' from 'agentic engineering' and discusses layoff narratives, bottlenecks, and governance as paths forward.