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The machines are rising — but developers still hold the keys
- Rumors of AI overtaking software development are exaggerated as the role of a developer involves more than just coding.
- Industry's decision on embracing fully automated software development could lead to error-prone, expensive code.
- Developer judgment and experience will be crucial in a world with increasing machine-generated code.
- AI-generated code has led to issues like code churn, decrease in refactored code, and lack of rigor in code quality.
- While AI can assist in coding tasks, focus should extend beyond code generation to utilize AI effectively in software development.
- Developers need to tighten practices and focus on AI-friendly code design to better leverage AI assistance.
- The future may see developers reviewing AI-created code with increased responsibility for ensuring correctness.
- In a world valuing trust, the role of software developers in verifying AI-built systems becomes crucial.
- Thoughtless automation and reliance on 'vibe coding' could pose significant challenges and costs in the future.
- Software development skills must continue to be valued to prevent potential issues from AI-driven software development.
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