Development gets better with Age

https://www.allthingsdistributed.com/2025/10/better-with-age.html

by Dr. Werner Vogels • via All Things Distributed

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Dr. Werner Vogels on why age (or better said: experience) matters in development.

Werner Vogels, VP and CTO Amazon, reflects on how being an “older” developer affords perspective: after years of experience, one can more quickly recognize patterns, foresee pitfalls, and focus mental bandwidth on creativity and architecture.

In the era of generative AI, the pace of innovation is breathtaking, but hype often outpaces substance,… and that’s where seasoned builders shine. Instead of rushing to adopt every new model or trend, Werner argues for a measured, customer‑driven approach: pause, listen, diagnose, then apply AI where it truly fits. Ultimately, the accumulation of failures and lessons makes mature developers better equipped to build responsibly and sustainably.