SMRTR ProgrammingMar 11, 2026Hacker News

Why Do They Want to Get Rid of Software Engineers?

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The push for AI to replace software engineers stems from jealousy over developers' unique leverage and practical frustrations with engineering bottlenecks. Rather than eliminating engineers, AI will likely widen the gap between skilled and mediocre developers, with the best engineers using AI as power tools to become more effective while maintaining critical judgment and taste.

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