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This post started as a question: How should RC respond to AI? Regardless of whether you think large language models present a big opportunity, a looming threat, or something in between, we can likely agree that AI is everywhere, especially in the world of programming, and almost impossible to ignore. As operators of a programming retreat and recruiting agency, we’ve found ourselves grappling with many of the questions AI raises: What does the existence of code generation tools mean for the craft of programming? In what ways do language models help or harm our ability to learn? Which skills do these tools make less important, and which ones do they make more important? What impact has the proliferation of coding agents and other LLM-powered tools had on software engineering jobs today, and what impact might it have in the coming years? Our interest in these questions is not academic; it’s practical. AI has popped up in every aspect of our work, from our admissions process (should we let

Developing our position on AI Nick Bergson-Shilcock Jul 23, 2025 If you're not familiar with us, RC is a 6 or 12 week retreat for programmers, with an integrated recruiting agency. Ours is a special kind of learning environment, where programmers of all stripes grow by following their curiosity and building things that are exciting and important to them. There are no teachers or curricula. We make money by recruiting for tech companies , primarily early-stage startups. This post started as a question: How should RC respond to AI? Regardless of whether you think large language models present a

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