This is an interesting perspective.
Real software engineering veterans' strength isn't in the language they use, but in their ability to design and maintain reliable, functional software, regardless of the language.
But, I can see why that argument would fall flat considering such disciplined engineering has been rare for the entire history of software and often pushed aside. A language reset narrative has merit when viewed from the lens of a bureaucrat.
Sometimes their value is overshadowed by the balance sheet, especially during hard times.
I don't buy the "thousands were laid off due to AI". Companies will do almost anything to not admit that they over-hired, made a wrong investment, or didn't plan for a faltering of the economy.
They bloated with high expectations, and are forced to shrink or fail.
Also a good point.
Because you know the story they tell about things like that is in large part just the PR narrative.
Businesses dont give a shit about code being high quality, secure, or reliable. They only care that it works just well enough for them to collect a check.
