After using AI coding tools professionally and personally, Brett Codes says he is done. His viral video and blog post describe feeling detached from his work, less engaged with programming, and increasingly anxious about the future of his career. This anxious feeling is common in tech and software engineering spaces today as LLMs invade what was once a complex and manual job that required dedication and practice to learn. Matt and Mike discuss why that story resonates with exhausted developers, the pressure companies place on teams to adopt AI, whether opting out is realistic, and what happens if hand-written code becomes a niche craft.
‍Show Notes: <a href='https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/developers-are-exhausted-by-ai-coding'>https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/developers-are-exhausted-by-ai-coding</a>
Brett Codes' YouTube Video: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZU3j4GQ4K8'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZU3j4GQ4K8</a>
Brett Codes' Blog Post: <a href='https://brettcodes.com/im-done-using-ai/'>https://brettcodes.com/im-done-using-ai/</a>

Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

HTML All The Things is a podcast for developers navigating the modern web industry. Hosted by web development agency owners Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan, the show explores web development, AI-driven industry shifts, and the realities of building a sustainable career in tech. Matt and Mike discuss foundational technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript along with modern tools and frameworks such as Svelte, Vue, WordPress, React, and Tailwind. But beyond the code, the show also dives into freelancing, running a web agency, dealing with clients, and how developers can stay competitive as the industry evolves. If you're a developer who wants to sharpen your technical skills, understand where the industry is heading, and build long-term leverage in your career or business, this podcast is for you.

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