AI is removing the middle class of software engineering
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AI's Impact on Software Engineering: The Middle Class at Risk
AI automation accelerates project timelines but raises questions about code quality and job roles.
Why it mattersAI is shifting software engineering from manual coding to a model where AI generates code and humans review it. This change challenges traditional engineering roles, pressures quality assurance, and demands new skills in oversight and collaboration.
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nexu-io/open-design
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Build
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arxiv
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arxiv
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