I Watched Software Engineering Die...

I spent 20 years in web development. I grew up with the internet, built things when the web was still a frontier, and watched the whole industry slowly transform into something I barely recognize. Then, 18 months ago, I got laid off. This isn't just a rant — it's a timeline. From the creative freedom of the early internet, to framework overload, to 80-hour work weeks being glorified, to AI tools that hallucinate code and the H-1B abuse that hollowed out the workforce. If you've worked in tech for more than a decade, you'll recognize every stage of this decline. If you're a developer — senior, junior, or just trying to break in — this one's for you. #softwaredevelopment #webdevelopment #techindustry #programminglife #developerlife #javascriptfatigue #AItools #H1Bvisa #techlayoffs #codinglife #frontenddevelopment #reactjs #webdev #programmers #softwareengineer #techculture #worklifebalance #hustle #corporateamerica #techjobs #coding #javascript #frameworkfatigue #agile #scrum #remotework #returntooffice #AIcoding #AIreplacingdevelopers #techrant