SMRTR ProgrammingJun 7, 2026Hacker News

Will AI Replace Software Developers?

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LLMs write solid code for standard tasks, but fall apart when facing complex distributed systems, ambiguous requirements, or real business context. Real-world failures like the Moonwell DeFi exploit and Deloitte's AI-generated fake legal citations show what happens when developers over-trust AI output. Experienced engineers who combine domain knowledge with effective LLM use remain irreplaceable — and junior devs who keep leveling up still have a future.

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