Will AI Replace Developers?

No. AI will not replace developers. Developers who use AI well will replace those who do not.

AI is great at writing boilerplate, fixing bugs, and speeding up development. But it cannot understand business context, make long-term architectural decisions, or take responsibility for production systems.

What is changing is the skill floor. Basic coding is no longer enough. Developers are now expected to think at a higher level: system design, problem-solving, UX, performance, and security.

AI is a tool, not a replacement. Used correctly, it multiplies productivity. Used blindly, it creates bad code faster.

The future belongs to developers who treat AI as a powerful assistant and focus on real engineering decisions.