The New Rules - AI Survival Manual for Developers

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THE
NEW RULES

> When machines write code, what do humans do?

// A survival manual for developers in the age of AI

ADAPT

Learn to work alongside AI, not against it

SURVIVE

Future-proof your career in tech

THRIVE

Unlock new opportunities in the AI era

The Rules Changed.
Most Devs Didn't Notice. Yet.

/* This isn't just another tech book */

This is your blueprint for professional evolution.

Still skeptical? Read the FAQ // We answer the hard questions

❌ The Old Rules

  • Master frameworks = Job security
  • More features = Better product
  • Years of experience = Higher value
  • Complex code = Senior developer
  • GitHub activity = Dev credibility

✅ The New Rules

  • Architect systems = Irreplaceable
  • Speed to value = Market winner
  • Judgment & taste = Premium skill
  • Simple solutions = True mastery
  • Shipped products = Only metric

Written by Practitioners,
Not Consultants

Join the Movement

This isn't just a book. It's a community of developers.

  • 📚 Content updated with community
  • 🎯 Discussions on emerging patterns
  • 🚀 Field stories & case studies
  • 🤝 Direct access to author & contributors

After Reading This Book, You'll Know:

✓ Why 5-person teams now outperform 50-person teams

✓ How to make yourself irreplaceable when AI codes

✓ Why trust architecture beats feature development

✓ How to build products that ship in days, not months

✓ The community dynamics that create $1B valuations

# Preparing the next generation of developers for an AI-first world

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