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Joseph Manadan reposted thisJoseph Manadan reposted this"The AI coding trends for 2026" (so far!) My latest free write-up: https://lnkd.in/gjFFq_8N ✍ The AI coding landscape in 2026 has shifted fast. I just published a primer on the patterns and platforms defining how we build software this year. It's going to keep evolving and I plan to keep my write-up updated. Here are the top trends shaping 2026: 🔄 The Ralph Wiggum pattern: We are moving from single-shot prompts to autonomous loops. Agents now run tests, hit errors, and fix their own code until the "completion tag" lights up. 📦 Agent Skills: Expertise is becoming portable. Just like npm install, you can now install "skills" (like Vercel's performance rules or accessibility guidelines) directly into your agent's context. 🏗️ Orchestration > Assistance: Tools like Conductor, Vibe Kanban, and Gas Town are turning developers into fleet commanders. We aren't just pairing with one AI. We are managing parallel agents working in isolated git worktrees. I see this becoming a more default way we work. 🧩 Sub-Agents: Monolithic assistants are out. Specialized sub-agents (one for security, one for docs, one for tests) are in, reducing context pollution and hallucinations. 🦞 We are also seeing a massive rise in local-first tools like Clawdbot (with a lot of hype around it right now) and how we approach personal intelligence. Even at Google, we know that the industry feels like it's moving fast and I wanted to try making it just a little easier to stay updated as we all share and figure this stuff out :) Also included my fav. community posts as a bonus. #ai #programming #softwareengineering #lifeatgoogle
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Joseph Manadan shared thisThe debate isn't whether AI will replace human workers. It's whether we'll have enough humans to replace. Facts: - 110 countries now below replacement fertility (2.1 children/woman) - South Korea: 0.75 births/woman - Italy: 358 towns with zero births since 2015 - Japan: 67 million working-age adults supporting 36 million elderly - China: Lost 11 million people in 2 years (first decline since 1961) By 2050: - Global dependency ratio will hit 2:1 (2 workers per retiree vs. 4:1 today) - Europe needs 13.5 million healthcare workers it won't have - Japan's workforce shrinks by 30 million people What collapses when the young vanish: → No one to care for the elderly → No one to maintain the infrastructure → No one to drive innovation → No one to fund pensions, healthcare, and education What is to blame: - Economics: 39% can’t afford children. - Career pressures: Women face a 5–10% “motherhood wage penalty.” - Housing, debt, and insecurity hinder parenthood. - Fear of climate change, instability, and uncertainty fuels antinatalist views. We spent years debating if AI would take our jobs. We should've asked: Who's going to do the jobs when we're gone? AI isn't a threat to human labour. It's the only solution at scale. The real question isn't "How do we stop AI from replacing us?" It's "How do we build societies worth having children in?" #ArtificialIntelligence #Demographics #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Innovation #Economy #ThoughtLeadership
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Joseph Manadan shared thisIndia’s BIGGEST Challenge The internet, social media, and AI — three forces meant to empower humanity — are quietly eroding our core human strengths: memory, focus, and reasoning. - The internet replaced our memory. We no longer retain what we learn; we just “look it up.” The capacity to link concepts, remember information, and develop lasting comprehension is diminishing. - Social media stole our focus. Endless scrolling and constant notifications have trained our minds for distraction, not depth. Our attention — once the foundation of learning and productivity — is now fragmented. - AI is taking over our reasoning. Instead of using it to enhance thinking, many use it to replace it. When machines handle our thought process, we lose the ability to think critically, analyze, and create. Together, these changes are creating a generation that finds it hard to remember things clearly, focus deeply, and think independently. For a country like India, whose strength lies in its young population, this poses a serious threat. Without memory, focus, and reasoning, the youth cannot add meaningful value to businesses, nor can they adapt or be productive in their jobs. This weakens their earning potential, leading to widespread unemployment and underemployment. When millions of young people are disconnected, frustrated, and financially unstable, it inevitably breeds social distrust and unrest — a dangerous combination for any nation. We can already see the signs of this. I honestly hope our policymakers recognize this silent crisis and take proactive steps to rebuild cognitive strength, focus, and critical thinking in the next generation — before it’s too late. #DemographicDividend #AI #India #Youth #CognitiveCrisis #FutureOfWork
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Joseph Manadan shared thisWhy is India still a "developing" country? Even 40 years ago, India was “developing.” Today, it still is. Meanwhile, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China followed a clear success formula: 👉 Education → Skill Development → Foreign Investment → Innovation → Infrastructure → Manufacturing → Exports But beyond economics, they upgraded their cultural operating system: integrity, civic sense, hygiene, and discipline — all reinforced by strong institutions (judiciary, bureaucracy, legislature, media). India’s reality? - Poor civic sense & hygiene in public spaces - Weak integrity in governance and infrastructure projects - Overcrowded, underplanned cities - Manufacturing lagging behind global peers - Only software services found real success (mainly because govt. red tape stayed out of the way) Globalisation, since 1991, has opened doors for foreign brands to thrive here, but how many Indian companies have built globally dominant products in return? Very few. Unless we upgrade our cultural “software” and fix governance, India risks being stuck with the “developing” tag even in 2047. And yes — conspiracy theories about a “deep state” will still be around then too. Economic growth needs not just policy and investment, but also a cultural reset that makes integrity, discipline, and excellence the norm.
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Joseph Manadan shared thisThe future of shopping is here — but is it what we really want? AI-driven commerce is getting a big push with ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout and the new Agentic Commerce Protocol. On paper, it looks like the future — a few taps from chat to completed order. But I can’t help wondering if the real shopping experience translates well into this model: - Shopping is rarely linear. Most of us want more options, not fewer. The joy (and confidence) of buying comes from comparing, exploring, and weighing choices. - Trust plays a huge role in decision-making. The design of a brand’s website, reviews we search on Google, or even how a site feels — all of that reassures us we’re buying from the right place. - AI agents may optimize for speed, but speed isn’t always what shoppers value. Sometimes the slower process of browsing is what makes us confident in a purchase. Convenience is great. But confidence and choice matter just as much, in my opinion. https://lnkd.in/emEQiEP4 #AICommerce #ChatGPT #Ecommerce #DigitalTrust #OnlineShopping #ConsumerExperience #FutureOfRetail #AgenticCommerce #ProductDiscoveryBuy it in ChatGPT: Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce ProtocolBuy it in ChatGPT: Instant Checkout and the Agentic Commerce Protocol
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Joseph Manadan reposted thisJoseph Manadan reposted thisWe're #hiring a new Flutter Developer Lead (24 LPA) in India. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Joseph Manadan reposted thisJoseph Manadan reposted thisWe're Hiring: Angular Developer 🌟 Realtime Innovations Limited (Ireland) is looking for experienced Angular Developers to join our team! If you're skilled in Angular, NodeJS and Firebase, we want to hear from you! What You Bring Experience - Minimum 3-5 Yrs commercial experience building Angular applications. Ideally, using Firebase services. Core Skills - Angular - Typescript - Firebase - NodeJS - Git - Responsive web development - A keen eye for good UI/UX - SCSS Bonus Skills - Flutter - CI/CD - Google Analytics Soft skills - Attention to detail - Quick learner - Growth mindset - Good communication skills in English What We Offer 🌍 Fully remote position ⏰ Flexible hours 💰 Competitive compensation 🤝 Directly work for an Irish product company At Realtime Innovations, we value honesty, openness, and a team-first mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to exciting projects and grow with us, we’d love to connect! 👉 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/40WZ8m2 📌 Note: We do not hire through agencies.
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Joseph Manadan reposted thisJoseph Manadan reposted thisHiring Digital Copywriter & Content Creator (Content Writing | Canva | Visual Storytelling) Apply at https://bit.ly/415Noh0 Realtime Innovations Limited (Ireland) is seeking a Digital Copywriter & Content Creator (Fully Remote - India) We are a Product company, NOT an agency or service company. Experience 3-5 years of experience in content creation, digital marketing, or similar roles. Core Skills - Strong creative writing skills in English - Experience with ChatGPT or similar AI tools for content creation - Proficiency in Canva for creating visuals and presentations Bonus Skills - Illustration for enhanced visual storytelling - Video editing skills for multimedia content creation - Knowledge of performance analytics to optimise content strategy Soft Skills - Strong communication skills in English - Creativity and Adaptability - Analytical Skills What we offer - Fully remote position - Flexible working hours - Competitive pay - Opportunity to work directly for an Irish product company Selection Process - Soft Skills Evaluation (Selfie Video) - Core Skills Evaluation (Assignment/Task) - Video Call Interview We value honesty and transparency above all else. Please complete the application form accordingly 🙂 P.S. We do not hire through agencies.
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Joseph Manadan reposted thisJoseph Manadan reposted thisHiring Senior Angular Developer (Typescript | Firebase | Node.js | GIT) Apply at https://bit.ly/40WZ8m2 Realtime Innovations Limited (Ireland) are hiring Senior Angular developers to build our internal tools, apps and websites and NodeJS. Experience Minimum 5 Yrs commercial experience building Angular applications. Ideally, using Firebase services. Core Skills - Angular - Typescript - Firebase - NodeJS - Git - Responsive web development - A keen eye for good UI/UX - SCSS Bonus Skills - Flutter - CI/CD - Google Analytics Soft skills - Attention to detail - Quick learner - Growth mindset - Good communication skills in English What we offer - Fully remote - Flexible timings - Competitive pay - Directly work for an Irish product company Selection Process - Soft Skills Evaluation (Selfie Video) - Core Skills Evaluation (Assignment/Task) - Video Call Interview P.S. We do not hire through agencies 🙂
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Thanks, Nishant Kuttan. You’re absolutely right, this isn’t a problem limited to India.
India is my family. And when there’s a crisis, we first ensure our family’s safety before looking out for others, right?
Scale of youth: India’s sheer number of youngsters — hundreds of millions — makes this challenge uniquely hard. Such a massive force can drive incredible growth if guided well, but can also create serious unrest if left unmanaged. Redirecting that energy at scale is no small task.
Economic strain: Even with ideas like universal basic income, the numbers don’t add up easily. The scale of our population makes it extremely difficult for India to sustain such models financially.
That’s my concern — with such a large youth base, the challenge is just much bigger and harder for India.
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisYou know how sometimes you really want something. It could be a role, a person, or an opportunity. And when you do not get it, it hurts for a bit. But then slowly, without even trying, you stop wanting it. You tell yourself it wasn't really right for you anyway, and you genuinely believe it. This is not you being strong or moving on, but your brain doing something specific to relieve you of the pain of not getting what you wanted. There is a well-documented reason why your brain does that. Check the doc below to know what is happening. #rajshamani #figuringout
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisPrediction: remote-first and async-first will come back in a big way, driven by AI and agents. In a remote company, collaborating with people or agents will feel increasingly similar. That makes adopting agents and agentic workflows much more natural. Context is another huge advantage. Even at a ~100-person company like Doist, we have millions of artifacts that AI systems can use. Most of it is transparent because remote forces you to be more open. In office-centric companies, much more knowledge lives inside people’s heads. Many critical decisions are made in closed or ad hoc meetings. Writing and reading skills are less developed because less of the work depends on them. All of that becomes a major constraint when collaborating with AI systems. Over time, companies will be pushed toward remote and async structures because the productivity gains from deeply infusing AI into organizations will be too large to ignore.
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisYou learn something new everyday 😂 Quick Context: In 1989, Toyota was turning 50. They were also in the middle of one of the most aggressive global expansions in automotive history. The existing wordmark that had served them for decades wasn't going to cut it anymore. They needed a mark that could live on a hood ornament at highway speed, shrink to a badge on a keychain, and translate across every market they were entering. That brief produced three ovals The two inner ovals are perpendicular to each other, representing the heart of the customer and the heart of the company They overlap to form a T The outer oval represents the world surrounding the brand And if you trace the geometry carefully, all six letters of TOYOTA are hidden inside the shapes The logo debuted in October 1989 on the Celsior, Toyota's flagship luxury model Within a short time it was on every vehicle they made There's also a layer of history underneath the mark itself The name Toyota wasn't always Toyota The founder's family name was Toyoda In 1936, the company held a public competition to find a new logo and landed on a name change too Toyota in Japanese katakana takes eight brush strokes, a number connected to good fortune Toyoda took ten The cleaner name also separated the brand from the founder's family, which was important for what they were building The non history version: They spent 5 years designing three ovals Those ovals spell the company name, show the relationship between the brand and its customers, and work at any size on any surface It also turns out the name itself was redesigned 50 years earlier, in part, because of how many pen strokes it took to write The Toyota logo gets taught in design schools not because it's ornate, but because it does an unusual amount of work with almost nothing One mark handles recognition from distance, works in chrome on a grille and flat on a screen, and carries meaning that holds up even when the audience doesn't know it's there That's the difference between a logo built for a launch and one built for fifty more years --- 👋 Follow Design Psychology for more design history (and how it shapes what we make today) Part of Marketing Psychology Media
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Joseph Manadan reacted on thisJoseph Manadan reacted on thisMy mantra across my 30+ year career: Dream big, iterate small. That has served me very well and has stood the test of time. Adjacent to this idea is something else I believe in, but haven't written about in quite this way: It's fine if you don't get it right as long as you work to make it right. Relentless iteration can turn early mistakes into eventual magic.
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisWhat if AI actually helps us write better and more consistent code instead of the AI "slop" everyone talks about? Cory House had an interesting take here. We can tell AI how we want to do things and we get consistency. Not the opinions of multiple engineers. Dream or reality?
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisI'm excited about voice as a UI layer for existing visual applications — where speech and screen update together. This goes well beyond voice-only use cases like call center automation. The barrier has been a hard technical tradeoff: low-latency voice models lack reliability, while agentic pipelines (speech-to-text → LLM → text-to-speech) are intelligent but too slow for conversation. Ashwyn Sharma and team at Vocal Bridge (an AI Fund portfolio company) address this with a dual-agent architecture: a foreground agent for real-time conversation, a background agent for reasoning, guardrails, and tool calls. I used Vocal Bridge to add voice to a math-quiz app I'd built for my daughter; this took less than an hour with Claude Code. She speaks her answers, the app responds verbally and updates the questions and animations on screen. Only a tiny fraction of developers have ever built a voice app. If you'd like to try building one, check out Vocal Bridge for free: https://vocalbridgeai.com
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisHuge: Anthropic just turned Claude AI into a 24/7 employee that writes, reviews, and ships code while you sleep 😳 Claude Code Routines turn prompts into always-on agents that live in your repo and execute on their own. With this, Anthropic now has all the pieces of what OpenClaw promised but hosted, safer, and pointed at the highest-ROI task on earth: code. Here’s what actually shipped: → Configure once: prompt + repo + connectors (GitHub, Slack, APIs) → Runs on schedule, API call, or events (PR opened, issue created) → Spins up full Claude sessions: edits code, runs tests, opens PRs No laptop. No server. No orchestration. All in the cloud. Real workflow possible today: → PR opens → Claude pulls issue context → Reviews diff, runs tests → Suggests fixes or ships a patch All while you sleep 🤯 Open-source agents like OpenClaw proved autonomy is possible. Anthropic just made it boringly deployable. ClaudeBot 2.0 is finally here. P.S. , check out how I Turned Claude Cowork Into My Personal COO that does work while I sleep 🧠: https://lnkd.in/eS6JCk2G
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisHuge: Anthropic just leaked a feature that turns Claude AI into a full app factory, putting vibe-coding platforms like Lovable & Cursor on the clock 😳 It’s called: “Let’s ship something great.” You just type a prompt, and Claude ships the product. Not a prototype, but a real, working app. In other words, the layer startups were building just got absorbed by the model itself. ↳ Prompt → full-stack app with live preview ↳ One-click “recipes”: database, auth, dark mode, security scans ↳ Built-in dashboard: users, logs, analytics ↳ Frontend + backend + infra handled in one loop ↳ Native to Claude (no APIs, no glue code, no context loss) This is exactly what AI giant Lovable raised ~$650 millon+ to build. Their moat was the harness: UI + integrations + deploy. Claude just rebuilt that natively in their own app 🤯 And tighter. Even Cursor, currently worth nearly $30 billion, feels the pressure. If AI can go from idea → production → iteration in one chat, the IDE becomes optional for a huge class of products. We thought AI startups would wrap the models. Instead, the models are now wrapping the startups. Claude is coming after everyone. P.S. also check out how I Turned Claude Code Into My 10X Engineer 🧠: https://lnkd.in/d-MVusTs
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Joseph Manadan liked thisJoseph Manadan liked thisSoftware development is easy now. One developer can do the work of 10. AI writes all the code. You can build any SaaS in a weekend. Developers are out of a job. In reality... Real software is complicated. AI is making us more productive. The real bottleneck was never writing code. Getting leadership to make a decision is hard. Software dev continues to evolve. Here is the key: AI doesn't replace strategy, collaboration, or thinking. Those are the real bottlenecks.
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