Peter Yang @petergyang

"If you're in tech, run in one of these directions."

In this clip, @amasad (CEO @Replit) shares two paths to future-proof your career in the AI era:

1. Get as close to the metal as possible (e.g., NASA won't use GPT-Javascript to run rockets)

OR

2. Become a generalist who can go from idea to end product with AI end to end.

Amjad and I had a great chat covering:

• Why now's the best time to learn to code
• A live demo of building a nutrition tracker app
• The rise of personal apps and the future of work

Some quotes from Amjad:

"The return on learning to code doubles every 6 months. AI automates many of the boring parts. What's left is you and your creativity — the most exciting part of coding."

"The ultimate test for an AI coding agent is if you can make an app faster than you can Google for it. I think we've done it."

"I’ll be honest with you. I think roadmaps are dead. Here's why..."

📌 Watch now:

Feb 9, 2025 View on X →

https://x.com/petergyang/status/1888611427579248724