Is AI going to take the jobs of SWEs?
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With the sudden popularity of vibe coding and how AI is a able to quickly get certain tasks developers would hitherto find annoying done, is it time to switch careers? Scary times.
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If You Stay in Dev, Here's What to Focus On
Stick to the timeless foundations:
Problem-solving skills
System design
Deep understanding of domains (e.g., finance, logistics, health — industries that need tailored software)
Soft skills: leadership, communication, translating business needs into code
AI augmentation: learn how to use it responsibly, not avoid it
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