alt Hacker NewsAn "elephant in the room" is a big topic that no one is talking about. Everyone is talking about AI.
Better headline: "Why AI Multiplies Developer Skills Rather Than Replacing Them"
An "elephant in the room" is a big topic that no one is talking about. Everyone is talking about AI.
Better headline: "Why AI Multiplies Developer Skills Rather Than Replacing Them"
The outcome is the same, though
Fewer developers required to achieve the same things means a lot of people are going to be unemployed
It also means that the people who remain will likely be paid less. Why would you pay a senior salary when you could pay a junior salary plus AI subscription and get "the same result"?
I think Software Devs are in for a rough time. I've been doing this for 15 years now, and I'm not looking forward to it. I'm honestly thinking about re-skilling to a different industry. Even if it pays less, it's probably worth it to sit out this shitshow.