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“Things that are technically out of bounds for you...are very much possible as a solo engineer”
What It Means
AI tools now enable individual developers to build complex systems that previously required entire teams
Why It Matters
Democratizes complex software development, enabling more experimentation and personalized solutions
When It's True
When AI coding assistance continues improving and infrastructure costs remain low
When It's Risky
For systems requiring deep domain expertise or mission-critical reliability
How to Apply
Attempt projects you previously thought impossible
Use AI coding assistants for complex implementations
Focus on user value over technical perfection
Start with personal projects to build confidence
Example Scenario
“Solo developer builds news aggregation system with vector embeddings, clustering algorithms, and multi-source enrichment”
Related Knowledge
It's not going to be what you build as much as what you don't build
With AI making everything buildable, success will come from choosing what NOT to build rather than capability limits
I build for myself. I think we're entering into this era of personal software
Build software for your own specific needs first, then find others who share those needs, rather than trying to build fo