Making software development easier leads to an exponential increase in the amount of software created, rather than a decrease in the need for developers. As tools and abstractions reduce the cost of building software, previously unviable projects become feasible, shifting the focus from whether to build something to what should be built. This pattern reflects a consistent trend across technological advancements, indicating a growing demand for knowledge work.

• Lowering the cost of building software doesn't shrink developer demand—it expands the pool of projects worth building, increasing overall software output exponentially.
• The bottleneck shifts from "can we build this?" to "what should we build?" once technical barriers drop.
• This mirrors historical patterns from other technological efficiency gains, where easier production led to more consumption/creation rather than less labor demand.
• Points to sustained, growing demand for knowledge work rather than obsolescence as tools improve.