#23 Software Is Eating the World, Will Chatgpt Eat Software Jobs?
Throughout my career, I have taken a unique path, having worked exclusively as a software developer without ever holding any management positions, except for occasionally leading small teams. This has given me a valuable insider's perspective on the software development process and the community of software developers. Through my experience, I have come to appreciate the two essential qualities of a successful software developer - design discipline and templates.
Design discipline is a skill that can take years to master and, for some, may never be fully learned. On the other hand, templates are a more fundamental skill that can be learned relatively quickly (in fact, one of the primary jobs of a non-ivory tower architect is to create templates that the rest of the team can copy). Recent advancements in technology, such as ChatGPT, the advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI, threaten to undermine these two key qualities.
ChatGPT is capable of generating code, generating tests, and performing other tasks, which could lead to the annihilation of template generation tasks and seriously question the design aspects of software design. This development is a classic example of the forces of creative destruction at work. Software developers may have mistakenly believed themselves to be immune to such disruptions.
This development reminds me of Lenz's law, which states that a changing magnetic field in a conductor induces a current that generates a magnetic field that opposes the change in the original magnetic field. I first learned about this principle in high school physics and have always been fascinated by its practical applications beyond the traditional scientific context. In a similar way, this principle serves as a warning for software developers to adapt and change with the times, lest they be swept away by the forces of technological innovation and creative destruction
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My warning is that software development jobs are at risk of being swept away by technological innovation. Developers must adapt to these changes, embrace new technologies, and climb to higher planes. Failing to adapt could lead to obsolescence.
To "climb to higher planes," developers must continually improve their skills and strategies to stay ahead of the rapidly-changing technological landscape. This requires a focus on the overall goals and purpose of the software artifact being created, ensuring that it serves its intended business purpose. By aligning their work with the needs of the business and their clients, developers can stay relevant and avoid obsolescence in a highly competitive industry.
In the era of AI and other new technologies, the creation of software artifacts can be automated to a large extent. This could lead to a cacophony of disconnected, poorly integrated components that don't work together in harmony. Developers need to focus on ensuring that these autogenerated artifacts integrate seamlessly to create a symphony of software solutions that meet the needs of their users.
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Scenario and Risk Planning Leader at Corporate Risk
1 年Insightful!!