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Oct 26, 2025 · Fundamentals

From 80s Commodore to AI Tools: How Programmers Can Stay Relevant

The article reflects on a programmer's journey from choosing a computer over a motorcycle in the 1980s, through decades of evolving languages and frameworks, to today's AI‑driven tools, highlighting the paradox of choice, performance anxiety, and the enduring need for curiosity and resilience.