In an era where AI makes custom coding easier than ever, universities must balance innovation with sustainability. This podcast explores the exhilarating appeal of coding, both by hand and with GenAI, while exposing the long-term complexities it introduces. From the legacy of fragile, homegrown systems to the strategic adoption of low-code solutions, we examine how institutions can harness AI without repeating past mistakes. Through a four-part discussion, we define where custom code truly belongs, how vendor-supported platforms enhance efficiency, and why leadership in the AI era is not about how fast we can build, but how clearly we can see. The institutions that thrive won’t be the ones that code the most, but the ones that apply thoughtful restraint: cutting through the Gordian Knot rather than tightening it.

Based on Substack article:

https://dispatchesinternetpioneer.substack.com/p/building-fast-moving-backwards-and

Energetic Business Background Music by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/754966/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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