In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub yet again delve into the transformative impact of AI on software engineering. Brad shares his 2025 Cursor Year in Review, revealing his record 2.9 billion tokens used, prompting a discussion about the efficiency and cost of using AI tools. They discuss the emergence of a K-shaped economy in AI coding and what attributes lead to successful AI-assisted coding. They emphasize the importance of breaking down tasks, evaluating progress, and adopting a tech leader mindset. The hosts debate whether code quality still matters in a world dominated by AI-generated code and conclude with reflections on the rapid evolution of the software development landscape brought about by AI.
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