AI writes the code now — so the human edge is the judgment to evaluate, integrate, and take responsibility for what it produces. AI can emit plausible code, but it won't tell you why a design is sound or where it will break.

This path is the entry point for engineers who build with AI (persona B). Start by grasping why a map matters in the age of AI, then build the eye to judge design, the discipline to verify output, the craft to grow code safely, and the responsibility of a professional — each backed by cited dependencies. The step-by-step route itself is carried by its sibling path, "Foundations AI Skips."