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Re:AutoDev: Automated AI-driven development by Microsoft by datavirtue on Saturday March 16, 2024 @09:13AM (#39725603)
You still have to do the hard part. Writing all the prompts. That's what we do in all those meetings that sap our time, energy, and patience. Even if we complete all that we rely on devs to identify and/or fill in gaps along the way.

If you think your job is on the chopping block by way of AI then you are confused about the value you offer. I'm often disgusted that even senior devs are confused about what their job is.

AI is an amazing tool for software development--the perfect immediate application. Pick it up and use it and don't look back.

Re:AutoDev: Automated AI-driven development by Microsoft by fhd2 on Saturday March 16, 2024 @12:11PM (#39727106)
Oh I personally don't even think the job of software developers is in particular danger from "AI" in the short/mid term. That's what I meant by not being on the hype train.

The industry maturing, easy VC/stock market money drying up, the economy not doing so great, those are the dangers I'd worry about.

But who can predict the future? I sure can't.