Yes
Just last week we skipped on a $1k/mo CAD SaaS because Claude was able to build the needed narrow-scope tooling in 10 minutes
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Helped: Building a narrow-scope tool for a specific manufacturing need.
… I can tell you, with a straight face, the my (non-tech) company has already forgone hiring a pro bowler in at least four instances now because of these bumpers. Just last week we skipped on a $1k/mo CAD SaaS because Claude was able to build the needed narrow-scope tooling in 10 minutes. I'm sure a pro could come in and make that python program 3x as fast and use 60% less memory. …