From COBOL in the 1960s to AI in the 2020s, every generation promises to eliminate programmers. Explore the recurring cycles of software simplification hype.
But do I fucking hate the miss-use of the word “democratization” by the tech industry. What about “everyone can access x” has any relation with the concept of democracy?! It’s just accessable or even just approachable. Guess that doesn’t sound cool enough. And it’s so obviously hiding the issues of governance around these tools, it’s almost embarrassing.
Overall a well written article.
But do I fucking hate the miss-use of the word “democratization” by the tech industry. What about “everyone can access x” has any relation with the concept of democracy?! It’s just accessable or even just approachable. Guess that doesn’t sound cool enough. And it’s so obviously hiding the issues of governance around these tools, it’s almost embarrassing.
More like “demonetization”.
“If only we could create a software that makes a core of our business at no cost” - the thoughts of every business owner.