The Ghost of CASE Tools: Why AI “Vibe Coding” Is Repeating Software History’s Most Expensive Mistake
Software executives: before investing in AI vibe coding tools, learn from the $12 billion CASE tools failure of the 1990s. This detailed analysis from someone who led $300M in CASE acquisitions reveals six critical parallels and explains why history is repeating—including how paradigm shifts (Internet then, AI now) accelerate decline. Essential reading for technology investment decisions.