Superpowers, Pitfalls & Community: Software Engineering in the AI Era with Con Tivlica

In this episode of Code Life Balance, Devin Venable sits down with Constantin-Emilian “Con” Tivlica to explore what it really means to be a software engineer today. Con shares his journey from hardware-obsessed tinkerer in Romania to full-stack developer living in the U.K., and how coding became both his art and his superpower. They dive into:

The creative feedback loop of building apps for his seven-year-old daughter

Why AI and LLMs are tools for faster, smarter work––not a replacement for the human brain

The rise of “vibe coding” and the risks of over-reliance on copy-paste outputs

Navigating a contracting job market and finding security through community and profit-sharing models

Embracing lifelong learning to stay indispensable in an AI-driven world

Tune in for candid insights on balancing code, creativity, and community in the age of AI.

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