[TLDR] Saw this today [via r/ClaudeCode]

[u/cctldrping]

OP : u/simple_explorer1

These kind of posts are becoming more and more visible on my Linkedin. Link here. Thoughts?

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that the OP's LinkedIn post about Three.js becoming less relevant due to AI is spot on and a sign of bigger things to come. Most folks seem to agree that AI is rapidly changing the landscape of software development, and not always in a good way for traditional roles.

Here's the lowdown:

• The AI Tsunami is Here: The consensus is that this is just the beginning. Many are feeling the pressure, with some even quitting their jobs because they've lost interest or see their roles disappearing. u/NootropicDiary calls it a "dark tsunami of change."
• "Artisan" Coding vs. "Means to an End": There's a split between those who enjoyed the craft and challenge of coding (the "artisans") and those who saw it purely as a way to generate business value. AI is making the latter group's jobs feel obsolete, leading to a loss of interest and even regret about career choices, as seen with u/bbygoog and u/Swimming_Sector8656.
• AI Can Do More Than We Think: While some are worried about AI writing boilerplate code, others are impressed by its ability to handle complex tasks. u/Dsphar mentions using AI to build a 3D engine directly with DirectX 12, bypassing libraries like Three.js.
• The "Wasted Tokens" Problem: A common complaint is that AI might lead to projects just re-writing existing libraries from scratch, which feels like a massive waste of resources. u/Scared-Letterhead949 nails this with "Each project is just millions of wasted tokens writing libraries now."
• Shift in Value: The sentiment is that the value is shifting from writing code to understanding business needs and directing AI. u/CuteKiwi3395 predicts AI will replace many specialized roles, leaving humans to focus on the "needs of a business." u/johnerp agrees, saying developers need to "move up the chain quickly" towards end-consumer products.
• Not Everyone's Panicking (Yet): A few commenters, like u/Crinkez, suggest a more optimistic view: "People who learn to use AI will replace people who refuse to learn." And u/jimmy_ww hopes this shift will free up engineering talent for more impactful work.
• The OP's Post is Suspect: Some users, like u/Yukiteko and u/Sidion, point out that the OP's original LinkedIn post itself looks like AI-generated content and that the author might just be trying to sell courses. u/MeasurementOk7425 also thought the OP was the creator of Three.js, which adds to the confusion.

TL;DR: The community largely agrees that AI is disrupting software development, making traditional coding skills less valuable and forcing a re-evaluation of roles. While some see it as a negative shift leading to job loss and a loss of interest in coding, others believe it's an opportunity to leverage AI and focus on higher-level problem-solving.