I agree with your sentiment, but I also want to shed light on the fact that using LLMs, MCPs, templates, Agents and sub agents has accelerated my building time 3-5x times. Using the tools is a skill that needs to be cultivated, its not going to happen overnight.

Also doesn't mean we don't need to know the fundamentals; its actually more important than ever before to be able to code review, understand software architecture and be selectively critical.

Maybe I see it differently because I'm knee deep, but I sure feel a massive difference between Nov '24 and Nov '25. Its not like we're in the same decade anymore. Also I can't walk out my front door without hearing someone talk about tokens casually or LLMs; I live in AI valley.

However, I know for sure, whomever isn't using the tools, these people are most definitely going to be left behind.