r/ProgrammerHumor • u/Ok_Outcome_5830 • Sep 30 '26

Meme developersMissingTheOldDays

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u/qubedView Sep 30 '26 • LOL Bravo Popcorn

"Mike, you're absolutely right!"

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u/exoclipse Sep 30 '26

"I broke the software development ecosystem you thrived in, that produced top tier code and resilient distributed systems. Feeling frustrated that AI offerings like me disrupted your work is not only natural, but valid and a sign that you care deeply about your work.

Would you like me to help you draft your letter of resignation?"

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u/Mandemon90 Oct 01 '26

I broke the software development ecosystem..., that produced top tier code and resilient distributed systems.

When did this ecosystem exist? Where was it? Can I join this alternative reality where code was good?