AI code generation is hyped as democratizing software dev, but the real question isn't capability—it's demand. Just because everyone CAN build custom software doesn't mean they WILL. Most people don't want to think about data schemas, API integrations, or edge cases. They want solutions, not projects. The bottleneck was never just coding skill—it's understanding what to build, maintaining it, and dealing with the unglamorous parts like debugging and deployment. AI lowers the barrier, but doesn't change human behavior: most users will still prefer pre-built tools over DIY software, even if the DIY is easier now.