Programming In The Age Of AI
TechTalks, Monday, May 12th, 2025
In the past few weeks, I've seen a lot of commentary about programming becoming obsolete with the rise of vibe-coding and AI systems that can create full apps. Junior developer jobs and internships are dying, and some people suggest there is no point in learning programming.
However, my experience as a software engineer says otherwise, and while AI will change the software landscape and the way we build products, there is no better time to learn software development.
The low barrier to entry
I started programming when I was nine, on an Apple II computer collecting dust in the corner of my classroom. Thanks to a basic programming language and a turtle graphics interface, I was able to experience the exhilaration of building something on my own. (Below is an example of programming with the Apple II).