Volkswagen has announced that it will no longer sell manual transmission vehicles in the United States after the Jetta GLI completes its run in 2027. This marks the end of an era for the automaker, which once prided itself on offering driver-focused manual models.

This article explores why some in the software community believe the familiar process-based approach to coding no longer meets modern needs. Drawing from a recent publication, it highlights the push toward alternative frameworks and a more dynamic future of programming.