From Trick to Tool: How AI is Making Software Development Feel Like Magic – Business of Software

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This article explains how AI is changing the way software gets built and used. It highlights how LLMs work, why they feel magical, and where they are genuinely useful for design, translation, and coding. It also lays out practical advice for teams using AI-assisted development, including writing tests, keeping changes small, and committing often. The piece closes by introducing MCP as a way for AI models to connect directly to software tools and APIs, which could change how customers interact with products.

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