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AI & Enterprise
AI era shifts developers\' edge from coding to domain knowledge
As AI coding tools spread and lower barriers to software development, developers\' core competitiveness is shifting from programming ability to knowledge that deeply understands specific industries and tasks. Software developer Aaron Brethorst said what matters is not writing code itself but expertise to understand coding structure. Examples include payroll systems where grasping tax rules and deductions is key. The shift is also changing the roles of engineers and domain experts, though critics say instructing and verifying AI outputs requires distinct skills.
Games & Commerce
Office 2019 for Mac to lose editing and saving from July 2026
Some users of Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac are expected to lose the ability to edit and save documents from next year. Microsoft has said that from July 13, 2026, Office apps in some macOS and iOS environments could switch to Reduced Functionality Mode, allowing files to be opened but not edited or saved. The change is linked to the expiry of a digital certificate used for licence verification and operating system support requirements.
AI & Enterprise
AI lowers coding barrier; competitive edge is industry knowledge and work understanding
With coding AI advancing rapidly, a view has emerged that the key capability in software development is understanding industries and business work rather than programming itself. Software developer Aaron Brethorst said that as AI writes more code, expertise to judge whether systems meet real requirements becomes more valuable. He cited payroll and logistics examples and said agentic AI is weakening the link between domain expertise and coding. Others noted that validating outputs and instructing AI are separate skills.
