HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers

What Skills Will Stay in Demand as AI Improves?

HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers

Show Notes

As AI changes software development, should developers focus on learning more code or broadening their skills? Matt and Mike explore five transferable skills - from user empathy and sales to evaluating AI output and owning results - that could help developers stay valuable and create more career options.

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