A reflection on how AI coding tools are reshaping the developer workflow, particularly for Laravel developers. The author argues that while AI handles more of the mechanical coding work, the fundamentals of great software craftsmanship remain unchanged — ideas, taste, architecture understanding, and human judgment matter more than ever. The post distinguishes between 'right shortcuts' (scaffolding, boilerplate, docs) and 'wrong shortcuts' (outsourcing your voice, perspective, or code review). It also highlights Laravel's opinionated conventions as a natural advantage in the AI era, and outlines new skills artisans should develop: prompt clarity, fast code review, taste, and keeping the human parts human.