Software or hardware engineer? AI job loss immunity assured
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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growing demand for developers, projecting an increase of about 300,000 coding jobs by 2033. This growth reflects the positive influence of AI on developer productivity through improved testing, documentation, and better overall software development processes. The report anticipates a 17.9 percent increase in developer employment, with nearly two million developers in the country by 2033. Additionally, database architects and administrators are expected to benefit from a strong demand for cloud computing, showing projected job growth of 10.8 and 8.2 percent respectively.
By 2033, U.S. employers are expected to hire an additional 300,000 coders, reflecting a significant demand for developers as technology evolves.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts developer employment to increase by 17.9 percent by 2033, signaling sustained demand despite AI advancements.
AI will likely enhance developer productivity by automating testing and documentation, ultimately lowering development costs and increasing software product uptake.
Database architects and DBAs are projected to see job growth of 10.8 percent and 8.2 percent respectively, driven by automation and cloud computing needs.
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