A study by GITHUB with developers ensures that In 2030, up to 90% of the code could be written by artificial intelligence applications. An assertion that may worry about development environments in terms of employment, but also shows growth possibilities for the sector.
«The role of developers is reinventing itself. The future of software development does not consist of replacing humans with AI. In fact, we need more developers than ever. But AI is changing the way in which people and machines collaborate, creating spaces for more people to be more creative, critical and strategic »says Martin Woodward, vice president of relations with Github developers.
IA and Human in Programming
The relationship between AI and Human in programming is a hot topic and has always been one of the tasks indicated where artificial intelligence technologies could replace humans. Not everyone agrees and great executives such as the IBM CEO, instead believes that these technologies They will serve as a powerful tool To improve productivity, allowing developers to work more efficiently. Also video game leaders think similarly: Machines will not replace human creativity.
Github’s study is on that line. Although he points out that by 2030 to 90% of the code could be written by AI, from the accommodator they point out that it is convenient to face these changes with a reality -based optimism. In addition, competences such as teamwork, systems design, agents orchestration and iterative planning have become fundamental, while isolated teaching of programming syntax is giving way to critical thinking and collaborative work.
The fear that automation can eliminate these positions does not correspond to practical reality. According to Github, the new developers actually start from an advantageous position, since they are incorporated into the labor market already exposed to AI tools. This daily contact and knowledge is precisely what companies need to adapt to the new ways in which the software is developing.
This means that, instead of limiting yourself to repetitive or simple tasks, these new developers can start their careers with a more strategic role. Artificial intelligence is now responsible for much of the basic coding, where human language translates into programming syntax. This is creating space for professionals to focus on understanding the architecture of the systems, Work on more ambitious and innovative projects and develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity and problem solving. This new environment does not eliminate the learning curve, but the reconfigure, and the juniors learn from the beginning to collaborate with AI agents, acquiring more rapid technological fluidity and a mentality oriented to systems.
Therefore, “Far from assuming a threat, AI is expanding the role of Junior developers, accelerating their growth and preparing them to become the comprehensive professionals that the market will demand in the coming years”. , explains Woodward. According to his opinion, he is also expanding access to the profession, allowing more people to assume the developer role «In a world where problem solving and technical knowledge have more weight than fluidity in a single programming language».
