The Automation Paradox: Why Software Engineers Create Their Own Commoditization

Software engineers create value by automating processes. We build systems that generate value tirelessly, like robotic hamsters in virtual wheels. But here&rsquo;s the cruel irony: when automation truly succeeds, it transforms skilled work into a commodity. This is the automation paradox, and it&rsquo;s reshaping how we think about our craft. The Web Development Graveyard Remember when web…