SMRTR ProgrammingOct 28, 2025Go Make Things

The straight line from JS frameworks to AI

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Kyle Shevlin observed that JavaScript frameworks like React paved the way for current AI dominance by convincing hiring managers that specialized frontend skills weren't necessary. This devaluation of CSS, HTML, and JavaScript expertise led to the belief that one developer with framework knowledge could replace multiple specialists, with AI now amplifying this trend even further.

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