The dumbest thing ever...

A critical take on the current state of AI-assisted software development, arguing that lowering the barrier to entry is flooding the market with low-quality vibe-coded apps built by non-technical solopreneurs chasing passive income. Drawing parallels to the App Store and Steam ecosystems where top 1% of products capture 90% of revenue, the author warns that the software market will become overcrowded with slop products. Copilot adding ads to PRs and accidental open-sourcing of cloud agent code are cited as signs of chaotic times. The author uses the game Celeste as a counterexample of quality-focused development paying off, and concludes that real software engineers who prioritize skill and quality will remain valuable, but face risks from over-reliance on AI tools.