The Changing Expectations For Developers In An AI-Coding Future
DARKReading, Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
AI's proficiency at creating software code won't put developers out of a job, but the job will change to one focused on security, collaboration, and "mentoring" AI models.
The relentless rise of generative AI (GenAI) in software creation has foisted a new reality on software engineers. They are facing a future in which writing code - the traditional territory of software developers for as long as software has existed - will be diminished, if not expunged altogether. Though the future may feel somewhat uncertain for developers, especially those looking to enter the field, they do have an intrinsic place going forward. It's just one that likely will involve less code writing and more security, mentorship, and collaboration.