In this interview, Gergely Orosz talks with Steve Yegge, a software engineer known for his writing and rants, about his famous Google platforms rant, Google's struggles with building platforms, and why he unretired from tech to work on AI tools. They discuss the current state of software engineering interviews, the hot job market, and the impact of AI on junior developers. Steve shares his experiences at Amazon and Google, highlighting the differences in their approaches to platforms and developer tools. The conversation covers Vibe Coding, the future of software engineering jobs, and the importance of adapting to AI-driven development. Steve emphasizes the need for developers to embrace AI tools and the potential for a new era of software creation.
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