The cost to build software has fallen immensely over the last twelve months due to inference scaling and CLI coding tools, and will fall further still.
Optimistic
Source
Software is Eating the Work — Felix StockerFelix Stockerfelixstocker.com
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Over the last twelve months, with the development of inference scaling and CLI coding tools, the cost to build software has fallen immensely. It will fall further still.
Outlook
OptimisticFalling software development costs reduce barriers to automation and custom software deployment, generally benefiting businesses and potentially consumers through lower prices and greater access to software solutions.
Timeframe
imminentExplicit
The author uses 'will fall further still' immediately after describing the last twelve months, implying continued decline in the very near term.
Confidence
high
The unequivocal 'will fall further still' expresses high confidence with no hedging.
Potential Data Sources for Validation
Track software development cost benchmarks, developer hourly rates, or enterprise software project cost data from industry surveys (e.g., Gartner, IDC) year-over-year to observe whether costs are declining.
About the Author
Felix Stocker
Author Perspective
Across 10 tracked claims, Felix Stocker skews optimistic.
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