GW-BASIC Kids vs. Copilot Coders: Who's the Real Engineer?
Twenty-six years ago, a kid built real software with GW-BASIC—no AI, no Stack Overflow. Today? Most devs couldn't code without them. But who's really winning here—the coders or the tool makers?
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Modern devs rely too heavily on AI and Stack Overflow, risking shallow skills.
- Old-school coding without tools built unbreakable foundations—and real businesses.
- Tools profit platform owners most; true engineers thrive by mastering first principles.
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Originally reported by dev.to
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