Will AI replace Software Developers?

Why this score

AI coding assistants are already writing boilerplate code, generating unit tests, translating between languages, and debugging routine errors — tasks that fill a large portion of a typical software developer's day. Code review, documentation, and even architectural scaffolding for standard application patterns are being handled by AI systems with increasing reliability. The economic case for replacing mid-level implementation work is overwhelming, and there are virtually no regulatory or licensing barriers preventing employers from doing so. If your primary value is writing code that a well-prompted AI can produce, your runway is measured in years, not decades.

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