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How Many Years Until AI Replaces Software Engineers?
There’s a hidden synergy between AI and people
The answer to that question depends on how you define “replace.”
If you mean “completely automate the job of a software engineer,” then it’s probably still a few decades away.
But if you mean “create tools that make software engineers more productive,” then AI is already having a big impact. In fact, I’d argue that AI is already enhancing the role of software engineers, not replacing them.
For example, AI can now be used to automate tasks like code linting and unit testing.
This frees up software engineers to focus on more creative and strategic work. AI can also be used to generate code, which can help software engineers to build products faster and more efficiently.
So, while AI is not likely to replace software engineers anytime soon, it is certainly changing the way that they work.
And I think that’s a good thing.
AI can help software engineers to be more productive and creative, which can lead to better products and services for everyone.
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