Is Code Still Relevant?

A developer with 16 years of experience shares how AI coding assistants like Claude have transformed their workflow over the past year. They haven't written a single line of code manually in six months, instead relying on AI agents to generate code while they focus on prompts, testing, and architectural decisions. Despite skepticism that AI will replace programmers entirely, they argue developers remain essential for system thinking and complex problem-solving, though the role is evolving toward broader skill requirements.