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# [When you ask me to build software…](https://harvtronix.com/blog/when-you-ask-me-to-build-software?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What does it mean to “build software”? Is it the same thing as “coding”? AI seems to write code pretty well, so why bother leveraging a software engineer? Keep reading and you’ll find out. This is not a post I had any intention of writing until recen...

Jan 15, 2025 · 2 min read · harvtronix.com  
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