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ATMs did not replace human tellers at banks; they freed them up to perform other duties. If something like that plays out with SWEs then we probably become mor
by dave4420 3y ago
ATMs did not replace human tellers at banks; they freed them up to perform other duties.
If something like that plays out with SWEs then we probably become more like a technical product manager.
- humbleferret 3y agoI really enjoy the ATM analogy. Got me thinking. You could also stretch out that analogy a little and draw a parallel for how AI can be seen in software engineering: both are tools that enhance, not diminish, human capabilities. Calculators made complex calculations faster and more accurate, allowing for greater focus on higher-order problem-solving. Similarly, I think AI that automates routine tasks can enable software engineers to concentrate on more complex, creative or strategic aspects of their work. I don't think they stop being software engineers, but they can do 'more' in a sense.
- interbased 3y agoAgreed. I also think that human engineers have business context and domain experience that AI can’t yet replace. I see it as more of a tool to make SWE more productive.