Superpowers for Builders

Superpowers for Builders!

Have you ever built something amazing with blocks or drawn a fantastic picture? Some grown-ups build things too, but they build them on computers! They are called software engineers. They write special instructions, called code, to make websites, games, and apps work.

Not long ago, in the year 2026, a news story talked about these builders. A boss named Avishai, who runs a company called Wix, said something exciting. He said that a new computer helper called AI is giving engineers “superpowers”! AI is like a very smart robot brain that can learn and help.

What does a superpower mean for an engineer? It means they can do their work much, much faster! A job that used to take a whole month might now be done in just a few hours with the AI helper. This lets the engineers build bigger and better things, like giving them superhero strength for their computer work.

The story said that for people just starting this job, one thing is very important. It is not just knowing how to code. The most important thing is to have a tremendous amount of passion. Passion means you love what you do so much! You are excited to learn and try new things every day. Because AI changes so fast, engineers need passion to keep learning and experimenting with their new superpower tools.

So, if you love figuring out how things work, solving puzzles, and creating new ideas, you might have the passion to be a great builder one day, too! Just remember, even with superpowers, it’s your smart brain and loving heart that make the best creations.

Vocabulary Words:

Engineers: People who design and build things, like roads, bridges, or computer programs.
Code: Special instructions written for a computer to follow.
Superpowers: Special abilities that are much stronger than normal, like in superhero stories.
Passion: A very strong feeling of love or excitement for something.
Experimenting: Trying new ideas to see what happens.

Comprehension Questions:

What do software engineers build?
A. Houses with hammers
B. Websites and apps on computers
C. Sandcastles at the beach
D. Cakes in an oven
What did the boss say AI gives to engineers?
A. Magic wands
B. Superpowers
C. New pencils
D. Louder voices
With AI, a job that took a month might now take:
A. A year
B. A few hours
C. A minute
D. A week
What is the most important thing for a new engineer to have, according to the story?
A. A red cape
B. A lot of passion
C. A fast car
D. A big office
Why do engineers need passion?
A. To win races.
B. To keep learning about new, fast-changing tools.
C. To eat more vegetables.
D. To draw the best pictures.