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Will coding become obsolete? The tech landscape is aflutter with the idea that developer roles are facing extinction. 🌐💻 But is this the full story? In my decade helming Software Development Recruitment, I've witnessed seismic shifts, yet the demand for developers has remained robust. Automation and AI are indeed revolutionizing the way we build software. However, rather than eliminating jobs, these advances are redefining them. Developers are now transitioning into roles where they oversee and fine-tune the very tools designed to streamline coding processes. Rather than writing every single line of code, they are curating and directing sophisticated algorithms. This evolution is not about redundancy; it's about emphasizing the creative, problem-solving aspects of development that machines can't replicate (yet). UK studies support this, showing a steady rise in tech roles, with development jobs at the forefront. The skills gap is widening, not narrowing, prompting an urgency for more human expertise in the field. While the nature of developer jobs is changing, their importance is not diminishing. Instead, we're seeing a shift towards more strategic, impactful work that leverages human ingenuity alongside technological advancements. Agree? #SoftwareDevelopment #AI #CareerTransitions