Should we be afraid of programmers being replaced by AI?

With the continuous improvement of artificial intelligence, the question of whether AI could completely replace developers often comes up. However, in my opinion, the clear answer is NO.

Current AI technology is still not at a level where it can fully replace human developers. It still makes significant mistakes, both in the code itself and in security aspects.

That being said, it definitely doesn't mean AI isn't a useful tool that can greatly enhance programmers' efficiency. Quite the opposite – our company has already fully integrated AI into our daily operations, and as a result, we achieve higher productivity and efficiency compared to companies that have yet to adopt AI.

Even so, the key role of our experienced developers remains crucial. They oversee the quality of the AI-generated code and ensure it is always at the highest possible standard. For us, AI primarily serves to speed up routine tasks that we could handle ourselves, but which would otherwise take more time. On the other hand, I would not yet recommend using AI for the complete generation of new, complex solutions, as errors still occur frequently.

I believe that the complete replacement of developers by artificial intelligence will not happen in the near or medium-term future. Much like in aviation, where a pilot is still at the controls even though most of the flight is managed by autopilot, there will always be a need for people in programming to effectively supervise and manage AI outputs.

However, I do believe we will see a reduction in the size of development teams. Teams will become more efficient and productive, which may lead to a decrease in the number of junior positions. Nevertheless, it will still be necessary to train new senior developers, so opportunities for juniors will not disappear entirely. In short – the overall number of people needed to develop an application will decrease, but at the same time, development will become faster and work more efficient.