Devs... Building in Public Is Dead!?

A developer essay argues that AI and LLMs have reduced the payoff of openly sharing code, ideas, and process.

Public thoughts can now be turned into products, pitches, or prototypes much more easily, making attribution and idea protection harder.

It suggests three responses: share the concept but not the implementation, build a distinct personal brand, and use private or invite-only communities for deeper exchange.

The shift forces developers to rethink how they earn trust and intellectual authority in an AI-driven era.