From COBOL to AI: The Myth of Getting Rid of Developers
andychiare · reddit · 2026-07-24
The author published a blog post debunking the popular narrative that AI will completely replace software developers.
Drawing from history, the article traces the evolution from the birth of COBOL to today's AI-driven programming tools. The author argues that while every new tool transforms how developers work, it has never eliminated the need for human engineers. The piece aims to dispel the industry's exaggerated myths about AI replacing the entire developer workforce.
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