This article on Medium was sent to me by Nate — thanks!

Product Managers are suddenly essential. I agree with most of the article, but I’d add that successful Product Managers focus on the business model. Everyone needs product management, but given their wide range of responsibilities, it’s better to hire someone experienced than try to handle it yourself.

Also, isn’t that true for most fields? Sure, I can design with AI, but it often looks like AI design. I can do QA with AI, but I’ll have to accept its results, which aren’t always perfect. Or I can have AI write code, which is helpful but still needs supervision.

The big issue is that all of these pronouncements about specific careers, whether it is from one company eliminating a function or a big reorganization at a tech giant, is leading to massive shifts in sentiment and job activity. We’ve never been in a more precarious and risky place when it comes to careers.

My Takeaways from the PyData Meetup in Boston

A few nights ago, I attended the PyData Meetup in Boston and left with some valuable insights:

1. Rethinking the “You’re an Expert in…” Prompt

One of my key takeaways was the shift away from using the “you’re an expert in…” prompt. While it used to be useful, the evolution of LLMs has made it unnecessary in many situations. I’ve stopped using it in most of my interactions, and it was great to hear something similar from experts.

2. Exploring Cursor’s Features

The meetup included a comprehensive introduction to Cursor’s less obvious features, such as rules, skills, and commands. I’m excited to dive deeper into them.

3. Breaking Down AI-Assisted Coding Goals

Many developers struggle with AI-assisted coding because they are expecting it to take on a lot of scope. The consensus was that trying to accomplish too much at once yields poor results. Instead, breaking down goals into smaller, manageable steps and planning them out beforehand leads to better results.

My biggest takeaway from the meetup was that AI-assisted coding has come a long way. If you’re a developer who tried it six months or a year ago and was disappointed by the results, I recommend giving it another shot.

It was a great night and I enjoyed reconnecting with others in the community. And also to be updated on the latest advancements in AI-assisted coding.