

CodeLiftSleep
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Author 'Grokking Software Architecture' - Manning | Sr. SWE @ Blackboard | SnorkelAI Expert Contributor | Code. Lift. Sleep. Repeat.



Q: How are job postings for software engineers rising rapidly despite AI agents automating coding? A: Because there’s far more code to manage than ever before. We’re already seeing a 14x YoY increase in GitHub commits, and it’s accelerating. AI has dramatically lowered the cost of writing code, so it’s now being used across far more businesses, applications, and use cases. We’re at the beginning of a massive productivity boom driven by the proliferation of bespoke software throughout the entire economy. Coding has been AI’s breakout use case this year. The fact that it’s increased demand for software engineers — rather than decreased it — should call into question the entire “AI will cause mass job loss” narrative.



Best practices only get you so far. Architecture decisions usually live in the gray areas. If you want sharper instincts around tradeoffs, system design, modernization, and distributed architecture, gaining that foundation is crucial. These Manning books are a strong place to start (links in the thread): • Grokking Software Architecture by @codeliftsleep • Kafka for Architects by Katya Gorshkova • Architecture Modernization by Nick Tune and @jgperrin • Microservices Patterns, Second Edition by @crichardson All 50% off in our Memorial Day sale. If you prefer access to everything, Manning Online is 20% off through Monday too. liveProjects and liveVideos are still on sale for $10 too. Find everything at hubs.la/Q04hHYx60

Best practices only get you so far. Architecture decisions usually live in the gray areas. If you want sharper instincts around tradeoffs, system design, modernization, and distributed architecture, gaining that foundation is crucial. These Manning books are a strong place to start (links in the thread): • Grokking Software Architecture by @codeliftsleep • Kafka for Architects by Katya Gorshkova • Architecture Modernization by Nick Tune and @jgperrin • Microservices Patterns, Second Edition by @crichardson All 50% off in our Memorial Day sale. If you prefer access to everything, Manning Online is 20% off through Monday too. liveProjects and liveVideos are still on sale for $10 too. Find everything at hubs.la/Q04hHYx60





C++ is not for freshers, core ML is not for freshers, DevOps is not for freshers, Web3 is not for freshers and now even web dev is apparently not for freshers. Every “entry level” role somehow needs 2-3 years of experience already. What exactly do companies want people to start with anymore? The market genuinely felt more accessible before AI turned every hiring expectation insane.













