Trying to build something is probably the hardest part.
Not because of the work itself, but because you constantly have to decide: Do I keep pushing or am I wasting time?
Especially when you’re not ahead, not early, and still figuring things out.
The AI coding doom narrative is getting annoying.
AI can generate code, but code was never the hardest part.
Understanding systems, debugging, security, and making decisions still matter.
Tools change. Fundamentals don’t.