The AI Revolution: Will Devs Still Find Job Satisfaction?
2025-07-05
The rise of AI coding tools is transforming the role of software developers. The author recounts their transition from developer to CTO, highlighting the decrease in job satisfaction that came with managing people and projects rather than writing code. While AI boosts efficiency, it diminishes the challenge and reward of coding, pushing developers into more managerial roles. This raises crucial questions about the future of the profession: how will developer value be defined? How can developers adapt and maintain skills in this evolving landscape?
Development
Job Satisfaction