Advice to a beginning software engineer
Summary
The post argues that AI and LLMs are a major disruption to software engineering in 2026, and urges new engineers to be pragmatic, conscientious, and engaged with their teams. It cautions against panicking or delegating judgement to AI and criticizes outdated 'ZIRP-era' advice. It also emphasizes the importance of staying curious and not chasing political battles as a beginner.