Every decade since the 1960s has brought the same promise: this time, we'll finally make software development simple enough that we won't need so many expensive developers. From COBOL's English-like syntax to today's AI coding assistants, the pattern repeats with remarkable consistency. Understanding why this cycle persists reveals fundamental truths about the nature of software development and the complexity that no tool can eliminate. A Pattern Born from Humanity's Greatest Achievement The dre...

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