A satirical thought experiment imagines `ls` being replaced by an AI-powered directory tool to illustrate a broader point: good software knows its purpose and resists scope creep. Drawing on lessons from 37Signals' books Rework and Getting Real, the post argues that constraints are advantages, saying no by default leads to better products, and chasing AI rebranding trends (like Minio becoming AIStor or Oracle AI Database) sacrifices the real value of being a trusted, focused standard.
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