The AI Revolution: Reshaping Software Development

This article chronicles the evolution of software development over the past three decades, from low-level programming to the age of AI-assisted coding. The author, a veteran of the industry, recounts the shifts brought about by object-oriented programming, the rise of frameworks and libraries, cloud computing and the API economy, and finally, the AI revolution. Today's developers are increasingly acting as conductors, guiding AI to generate code and focusing on system design, security, performance optimization, and business logic. The future promises democratized software development, but the role of professional developers will be elevated, emphasizing higher-level skills like architecture, security compliance, and ethical considerations.