Software development is now being fundamentally changed by artificial intelligence (AI). Almost a billion dollars has been invested in AI-powered coding solutions since the beginning of 2022 and it is about so much more than pure automation. All parts of software development and our perceptions of what it means to be a developer are being challenged. Therefore, we now have to adapt both our working methods and how education is designed.

Does everyone really need to learn to code?

When AI blir en större del av kodningen får utvecklare verktyg som förenklar problemlösning och automatiserar uppgifter. Samtidigt finns risken att överdriven användning av AI leder till att grundläggande färdigheter glöms bort. Även om AI kan ta hand om många uppgifter behövs fortfarande mänskligt omdöme, särskilt i mer komplexa situationer.

The discussion about everyone having to learn to code has taken on a new focus. Instead of making everyone a coder, we should be training developers who can use AI effectively without compromising the quality and security of the systems.

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Collaborate with AI

Today's developers need to be able to collaborate with AI. Det handlar om att använda AI som en partner, granska och förbättra dess kod och vara uppmärksam på potentiella risker. Människor spelar en avgörande roll i att sätta saker i rätt sammanhang, säkerställa kvalitet och integrera AI solutions i större system.

To succeed, not only technical skills are needed, but also critical thinking and collaboration skills. The modern developer must be able to formulate clear instructions for AI and detect security or performance issues in AI-generated code. In addition, they must address the ethical aspects of AI within software development and be able to make responsible decisions.

Education that keeps up with developments

Med tanke på den snabba förändringen måste vår inställning till training förbättras. Nationella initiativ kan inspirera fler att prova programmering, men undervisningen måste också moderniseras. Framtidens utbildning bör lära ut hur AI fungerar, dess begränsningar och hur man använder open source säkert. Eleverna bör få träning i att kritiskt granska AI-genererade lösningar och en stark grund i mjukvaruutveckling som fungerar oavsett vilket språk eller verktyg de använder.

Without these changes, there is a risk We need to educate developers who are not ready for the impact of AI. We need to act now to ensure that the developers of the future are ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Developer of the future

AI is not a threat but an opportunity to improve software development. By using AI as a tool while strengthening our own skills, we can create better and more sustainable solutions.

The future of coding is about to collaborate with AI. Educational institutions, industry leaders and developers must work together to harness the opportunities AI presents. With the right mindset and knowledge, we can create solutions that both meets today's needs and shapes a sustainable digital future.