The Rise of Personal Software: Fueled by AI

After a decade of developing software for others, the author experienced a burnout. The advent of AI has made building personal software easier than ever. This led the author to embrace the concept of 'personal' or 'selfish' software – focusing on solving their own problems and open-sourcing the projects. This approach reignites passion, allows for faster iteration, and leverages AI to efficiently learn and solve problems. Even small, one-off scripts become enjoyable, fostering a renewed sense of purpose in development.