Engineering, Hacking & AI
This post is an inner monologue about something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately—the thin line between engineering and hacking, and how AI is blurring that line faster than ever. When I say “engineering,” I’m talking about building scalable, reliable systems with thoughtful design. “Hacking,” on the other hand, is about quick, scrappy solutions that just work, even if they’re held together with duct tape and a prayer. But with AI advancing at an insane pace, I can’t help but feel like the distinction between the two is fading....