When learning was harder (and therefore more valuable)

In a reflection dedicated to the new generation of IT professionals, Alberto Savarese, Head of Architecture at Fides, looks back on his educational and professional journey, comparing a learning path built on study, experimentation, and trial-and-error with the opportunities offered today by Generative AI.

Drawing on his university years and early experiences in software development, the article explores how the way technical skills are acquired has profoundly changed. While tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot make knowledge more accessible and help increase productivity, they also raise an important question: are we focusing too much on the outcome and not enough on understanding the processes, architectures, and principles behind it?

The reflection also addresses increasingly relevant topics such as technological autonomy, critical thinking, the risk of AI platform lock-in, and the importance of maintaining a deep understanding of systems, languages, and architectures. Because true expertise is not measured by the speed at which code is produced, but by the ability to understand problems, evaluate trade-offs, and make informed decisions.

A thought-provoking perspective that encourages professionals to look beyond the hype and use Artificial Intelligence as a tool for growth and learning, without giving up the deep understanding that remains the foundation of long-term professional development.

Read the full article here:

https://www.thecloud4dev.com/quando-imparare-era-piu-difficile-e-per-questo-piu-prezioso/