It was 7 pm this past Sunday when our plane began its approach into Cleveland. The sky outside was dark and cold, with a wintry mix streaking past the window.

Most people have never heard of John Boyd, even though he was one of the greatest fighter pilots in U.S. history. His nickname was “40-Second Boyd” because he could beat any opponent in a dogfight in less than 40 seconds.

At this point, it is clear that artificial intelligence is dramatically reducing the cost of producing code. Tasks that once required large engineering teams can now be accomplished faster, cheaper, and at greater scale — often by a single developer using AI tools.