"Programming with AI is still in its infancy, and yet it has already redefined what programming will be about in the immediate future. As a programmer, you are going to interact with a frigging robot that writes code on your behalf. What was science fiction yesterday is now a new reality, and it raises many questions. I won't pretend to have any answers here, just assorted thoughts."
"First, manipulating code through natural language is far more efficient. It's a faster and less brittle process. You may still enjoy your editing shortcuts or how quickly you can refactor with your regex skills, but, for the most part, all that has become obsolete overnight. The first piece of advice in The Pragmatic Programmer was to know your editor. There's no question this is still a valuable (and enjoyable!) skill,"
Combining recent AI advances can multiply developer effectiveness tenfold, and not adopting these integrations reflects a practical skill gap. Everyone faces a reset to a new starting line in capability. Andrej occupies a central, influential role in modern AI comparable to Kent Beck in software engineering. Programmers will increasingly interact with agents that write code on their behalf, transforming programming workflows. Natural-language manipulation of code is faster and less brittle, diminishing the relative value of editor mastery. Many methodical programming tasks — troubleshooting bugs, selecting APIs, locating regressions, and writing targeted tests — are automatable. Orchestrating agents reduces repetitive toil and frees developers for creative, high-level work. AI does not eliminate the need for technical excellence.
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