The Software Engineering Identity Crisis - Annie Vella
Many of us became software engineers because we found our identity in building things. Not managing things. Not overseeing things. Building things. With our own hands, our own minds, our own code. But that identity is being challenged. AI coding assistants aren’t just changing how we write softwar...
Hasnain says:
“What’s clear is that the definition of “software engineer” is expanding, not contracting. The skills that make someone valuable are diversifying. And this creates both challenges and opportunities.
For those who love the craft of coding, this shift can feel threatening. But remember that AI tools are still just that - tools. They don’t understand the “why” behind the code, the business context, or the human needs being served. They can’t innovate in the true sense of the word, at least not yet. And as far as we know, they can’t feel the satisfaction of solving a complex problem or the joy of creating something new.”
Posted on 2025-03-23T23:44:43+0000