The Digital Press

Many new developers struggle to find meaningful projects to build, especially in an age where AI can quickly generate code. The author suggests focusing on creating software that you personally use, which makes the work feel more valuable and motivating.

Why it matters: Building projects you use ensures real-world impact and sustained motivation beyond just completing a coding exercise.

The big picture: Web development is ideal for self-taught devs to create deployable, usable software accessible by others.

The stakes: AI can generate code quickly, potentially devaluing traditional coding skills and making meaningful projects harder to find.

Commenters say: Readers appreciate the focus on practical, personal-use projects but note challenges in balancing learning and AI's role in coding.