The author reflects on how app subscriptions have turned into personal projects. As a software engineer, he has started creating simple macOS applications using vibecoding, despite having no prior experience. He sees a shift in the app landscape where standalone apps are becoming features rather than products.

The article explores the impact of Google Translate and similar AI tools on the fields of translation and programming, arguing that while these technologies offer utility, they cannot fully replace the nuanced understanding and cultural sensitivity that human professionals provide. It emphasizes that the rise of AI has not diminished job opportunities in translation, and parallels this with the evolving role of programmers in the age of large language models.