WW 987: SelfLoathing.md - Will AI-Driven Vibe Coding Replace Traditional Developers?

If you think code is safe from automation, think again. This week's discussion tackles why the rise of vibe coding and AI-powered tools could upend long-held beliefs about software development, with even seasoned pros rethinking their roles. Also, a new C++ documentary is worth watching!

Windows

• After a weekend of Build session viewing, two big takeaways!
• Vibe coding native Windows apps and a new reactive dev model for WinUI will help to make modern app dev easier for everyone
• A new theory emerges: The real reason Microsoft is fixing Windows 11 is that it needs this foundation for a future of hybrid AI agents. And hybrid means more than just local + cloud.
• Patch Tuesday is here! As promised, Microsoft fixed a record number of security issues thanks to AI
• 24H2/25H2: Shared audio, more NPU in Task Manager, multi-app camera support, user folder name choice in OOBE, more
• 26H1: Xbox Mode, Drop tray, etc.
• Windows Insider Program: New 26H1 Beta channel added for some reason
• Dell now sells a Windows Hello ESS-compatible wired mouse

AI

• WWDC 2026: Apple announced vibe-coding advances for normal users (Safari extensions) and developers (Xcode). Paul used Xcode and Claude Code to create a full-featured Markdown editor app in about 12-15 minutes.
• Google drops the price of AI Plus plan to $4.99 per month, raises storage to 400 GB and announces new NotebookLM capabilities
• Proton Drive is coming to Linux, has a new SDK, and now has a new CLI too. We're going to need a CLI section in the show notes.

XBOX and gaming

• Microsoft Games Showcase: It needed to be a big day for Xbox and it was
• Microsoft showed off Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War E-Day, Fable, and a lot more
• Some games will be console-exclusive in the future, starting with the new Gears
• Microsoft will sell a limited edition Xbox Series X25 later this year
• Xbox leadership is exploring new business models for the next console - Game Pass lost "millions" of subscribers after last year's price hikes
• Xbox Insider update adds a new way to discover mutual friends, more
• Valve says the Steam Machine and Steam Frame will ship this summer

Tips and picks

• Tip of the week: Windows 11 Field Guide is being updated to 2026 edition
• App pick of the week: Brave Origin
• RunAs Radio this week: How Machine Learning Fails with Megan Robertson
• Brown liquor pick of the week: Thy Bøg

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