Is there some evidence that fewer software developers are employed now than in the past? The latest layoffs in Silicon Valley notwithstanding, I can't see how s

Is there some evidence that fewer software developers are employed now than in the past? The latest layoffs in Silicon Valley notwithstanding, I can't see how software development will become a less important trend than it already is.. ChatGPT targets low-end, offshore customer service and phone call answering applications for technical support. Neither it nor Copilot is any replacement for a software developer.