Caldwell estimates that 80% of his output is now AI-generated, a shift that has compressed six-hour tasks into ten-minute sprints. While this speed has not shortened his workday—the demand for new features remains relentless—it has allowed him to break down traditional silos between front-end, back-end, and mobile development. He recently navigated the mobile landscape to launch an app in just three weeks, a timeline that would have been unfeasible without AI assistance.
This efficiency comes with a trade-off in technical oversight. Caldwell now spends the majority of his time reviewing machine-generated output, which can occasionally hallucinate non-existent libraries or introduce subtle security vulnerabilities. To combat the risk of skill atrophy and ensure his team maintains a deep understanding of their systems, he mandates that all AI-assisted code undergoes strict senior review. He also encourages his developers to engage in two hours of manual coding daily, preserving the craft of programming amidst an increasingly automated environment.
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