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Amazon Cloud Chief Predicts AI Will Transform Developer Roles

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-22T16:02:59.857465+05:30

- AWS CEO Matt Garman shared insights on AI's impact on developer roles during a June fireside chat, suggesting most developers might not be coding in 24 months. - Garman emphasized that coding is just a language to communicate with computers, and the real skill lies in innovation and building user-centric solutions. - He advised developers to focus more on understanding customer needs and the end goals of their projects, rather than just writing code. - Garman's tone was optimistic, highlighting opportunities for developers to upskill and leverage AI to enhance productivity. - AWS spokesperson Aisha Johnson reiterated that AI tools will help developers achieve more, not reduce their roles, aligning with similar predictions from other tech leaders. Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/aws-ceo-developers-stop-coding-ai-takes-over-2024-8?IR=T)

AWS CEO Matt Garman shared insights on AI's impact on developer roles during a June fireside chat, suggesting most developers might not be coding in 24 months.
Garman emphasized that coding is just a language to communicate with computers, and the real skill lies in innovation and building user-centric solutions.
He advised developers to focus more on understanding customer needs and the end goals of their projects, rather than just writing code.
Garman's tone was optimistic, highlighting opportunities for developers to upskill and leverage AI to enhance productivity.
AWS spokesperson Aisha Johnson reiterated that AI tools will help developers achieve more, not reduce their roles, aligning with similar predictions from other tech leaders.

Source: Business Insider

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