SMRTR ProgrammingJan 18, 2026Daily.dev

Why We've Tried to Replace Developers Every Decade Since 1969

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Software development tools promise to replace developers, but they fail because the real challenge isn't syntax—it's handling complex edge cases and system design that requires human judgment.

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