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DHH’s new way of writing code

DHH just ditched traditional coding. Here's why agent-first AI workflows are reshaping who builds software.

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The KeyNews take

Why it matters

A respected founder's public shift to AI-agent-driven development signals a broader architectural change in how software is built—and a potential skill realignment for developers.

The key facts

4 to know
  1. DHH (David Heinemeier Hansson) adopting agent-first AI workflow

  2. Shift from traditional code-writing to AI-agent-assisted development

  3. Implications for future developer skill requirements and roles

  4. Published by Pragmatic Engineer newsletter (credible source)

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Pragmatic Engineernewsletter.pragmaticengineer.com

Publisher excerpt: David Heinemeier Hansson shares why he shifted to an agent-first AI workflow, and what it means for how software is built and who builds it.
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