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Isn’t it delusional to argue about now, while ignoring the trajectory?

The trajectory hasn’t changed: they scaled generating code, a great feat, but someone has to apply higher level abstract thinking to make the tool useful. Running agents in a cron or having non SWEs use it will not last longer than a prototype. That will not change with scaling pattern matching algorithms.

This is true. AI won't replace software developers completely, but it will reduce the need for software developers in the long-run, making it harder to find a job.

A few seniors+AI will be able to do the job of a much larger team. This is already starting to look like reality now. I can't imagine what we will see within 5 years.

I disagree. Agents can only write as fast as we can QA/code review. If there is swe displacement it’ll be small.

All these companies firing because of AI are using it as an excuse

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