The Last Programmers

The age of hand-written code is ending

We Might Be the Last Programmers.Let's Make It Count.

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AI is rewriting how code gets built. Instead of resisting, we're navigating the shift together — learning, adapting, and finding what comes next.

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Generations of Programmers

Every era shaped a different kind of coder. Which commit are you?

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Which generation are you?

What We Cover

Four pillars covering every aspect of being a programmer in the AI era

The Shift

How AI is changing what it means to be a programmer — industry trends, layoffs, and real impact

Survival Guide

Tools, skills, and strategies for staying relevant in the AI era

Build Log

Building in the AI era — vibe coding experiments, shipping with AI, and staying relevant by creating

Field Notes

Personal reflections, career stories, and the human side of the transition

Featured

Our most popular articles and insights

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The Chronicler

Drew

Chronicler · 20-Year Programmer

From Turbo C in a DOS lab to C++ infrastructure at big tech. From building recommendation systems in China to architecting cloud services at AWS. From running a 30-person consulting company to being an IC in Seattle. I've lived every era of programming — and now I'm watching the last one unfold.

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