Why tomorrow’s best devs won’t just code — they’ll curate, coordinate and command AI
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Summary
Junior coding is being replaced by AI as AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Amazon CodeWhisperer, take over repetitive tasks such as scripting and HTML layout, simplifying DevOps setups.
This is resulting in beginners in the industry being required to contribute at a more advanced level, requiring a deeper understanding of software, rather than just an ability to write code.
In the future, the most highly valued members of the tech industry will be those who best understand what should be built, why it matters, and how to use AI to do most of the work.
There will be a shift from clearly defined roles to hybrid roles, looking more like product managers with solid technical expertise and a focus on design and vision, rather than technical implementation.
To adapt to these changes, learning to work with AI as a partner, rather than a competitor, and focusing on in-demand skills that cannot be automated is key.