But here’s what happened while everyone celebrated the democratization: the real challenge should have shifted from “how do we build this?” to “what should we build that people actually want?”

The barrier to building dropped to zero. The bar for what users expect shot through the roof.

Skills that matter now:

1. Understanding real user needs (not assumptions)
2. Business literacy (understanding the economics)
3. Communication skills (translating needs into solutions)
4. Craft and polish (building something truly outstanding)

When the market gets flooded with mediocre-but-functional products, users become more discerning, not less. They start caring more about how products make them feel, not just what features they have.
Start optimizing for user understanding, clear communication, business value, and thoughtful execution.