Ryan Dahl (Node.js creator) just said "the era of humans writing code is over."
After analyzing the market, here's what's actually working:
Path 1: AI-Augmented Developer ↳ Master prompt engineering + code review ↳ Salary: $120K-$200K+ ↳ Best for: Current developers wanting to stay technical
Path 2: AI-Resistant Specialist ↳ Security, architecture, performance optimization ↳ Salary: $150K-$300K+ ↳ Best for: Deep technical experts
Path 3: AI Product Builder ↳ Build AI tools & platforms ↳ Salary: $180K-$400K+ (with equity) ↳ Best for: Entrepreneurs & ML enthusiasts
Path 4: Product & Strategy ↳ Technical PM, engineering manager, founder ↳ Salary: $140K-$350K+ ↳ Best for: People who love solving business problems
Path 5: Meta-Skills Master ↳ Leadership, communication, strategic thinking ↳ Salary: $160K-$300K+ (executive track) ↳ Best for: Experienced engineers ready to lead
The uncomfortable truth: If your only skill is "I can write code," you're in trouble.
But if you can solve problems, design systems, and lead teams—you're more valuable than ever.
📖 Full guide with action steps: https://yakhil25.medium.com/the-era-of-human-written-code-is-over-ryan-dahls-wake-up-call-to-software-engineers-dc6a4907b8ac
Which path are you taking? Drop a number (1-5) in the comments 👇
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