Once we were programmers. Now, we assemble frameworks.

The text laments a decline in software development craftsmanship, arguing that modern environments hinder deep learning. In the past, scarce resources and unforgiving compilers forced developers to write precise, efficient code, fostering discipline. Today, sophisticated tools and abstractions allow novices to build without true comprehension, bypassing the valuable friction of constraint. This shift has eroded the programmer's identity from a meticulous craftsman to a framework assembler, focusing on integrating pre-built components rather than understanding underlying mechanics. The author contends that the compiler, once a direct and honest teacher of errors, has become obfuscated by layers of abstraction. This makes debugging more difficult, shifting blame from the programmer to the complex system. Consequently, developers are losing technical responsibility and the ability to deeply understand and control their creations. The convenience of modern tools has, in essence, diluted the art and rigor of software development. The legacy of craftsmanship, characterized by deep understanding and direct problem-solving, has been largely forgotten.