SWE workday 2022 vs now: 30% reviewing AI code, 40% writing specs
itsOmSarraf_ · x · 2026-11-09
A software engineer compares his workday in 2022 vs now:
- 2022: mostly writing code, with half the remaining time on docs
- Now: 30% reviewing AI-generated code, 40% writing specs, 20% deciding what to build, 10% market research and learning new concepts
His takeaway: "the job didn't get easier. The hard part moved" — from writing code to reviewing, planning, and judgment.
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