The discussion surrounding AI and coding work is marked by significant highs.
“These models are incredible! I’m so productive. I’m not hindered by a lack of knowledge in certain areas like I used to be. I’m creating projects I never would have tackled before. I’m enjoying coding for the first time in a while.”
And also significant lows.
“I was laid off because AI can theoretically do my old job. I’m struggling to find another. My entire career is in coding, SaaS is dead, and I’m worried this is the end for me.”
Nobody knows how this will unfold, but a bit of optimism can be beneficial. You’re a person with a brain and a heart. You can learn, build, rally, plan, and communicate.
While AI excels in coding work, it is the tool, and you are the skilled operator.
Are you just starting out? Your junior status might be an advantage. Not everyone, but some senior developers can become set in their ways.
“Junior engineers don’t have this issue. They’re already beginners, and if they approach the field with that mindset, it comes with a significant advantage. In times of change, those who can learn and adapt fastest are most likely to succeed. Seniors have knowledge and context, juniors know they need to learn, adapt, and change.” — Marc Brooker
Or consider Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark’s perspective shared on Ezra Klein’s podcast:
“One thing we observe is a type of young person who has immersed themselves in A.I. for several years. We hire them, they’re excellent, and they think in entirely new ways about optimizing Claude.”
“It’s similar to kids who grew up on the internet — they were inherently skilled in it in ways unfamiliar to many in the organizations they joined. Teaching that experimental mindset and curiosity about these systems to encourage it is crucial.” — Jack Clark on Ezra Klein’s Show
Adopt a beginner mindset. You won’t need years of practice to catch up because we have a workshop that will fast-track you with the latest and most effective tools. It’s up to you to take it further, but this is how to start moving forward confidently.
To clarify, Lydia’s workshop isn’t focused specifically on beginners. In fact, Frontend Masters usually targets mid-level experience. However, AI coding is such new territory, this workshop will benefit both beginners and senior developers.