In this episode of An Average American, we explore the future of software development—from its humble beginnings to today’s AI-driven landscape. We discuss the evolution of tools and practices, the rising role of AI in coding, and whether computer science degrees still matter. While AI is transforming how we build software, it’s clear that critical thinking, deep technical understanding, and human creativity are more valuable than ever. The future will likely include more developers from diverse backgrounds, working alongside AI to create software faster and more efficiently—but the core principles of good development aren’t going anywhere.