Phil Eaton • 1/19/2026

LLMs and your career

The article argues that while LLMs, like frameworks and Stack Overflow, are tools for adapting existing code, a successful long-term career in software development still depends on deep fundamental knowledge of systems like databases, compilers, and operating systems. It posits that developers who understand core principles will remain competitive, especially at scale or in companies building foundational technology.

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