AI is removing the middle class of software engineering
Summary
Florianherrengt argues that AI-enabled development practices are accelerating code production at the expense of engineering discipline, leading to bloated PRs and opaque architectures. He contends this erosion of governance risks creating a 'middle class' of engineers who struggle to maintain quality, while salaries and roles polarize toward those who can effectively work with or against AI. The piece advocates for stronger practices and awareness of the long-term implications of AI-assisted software engineering.