A Mastodon user is questioning whether software development might be the first profession to enthusiastically automate itself out of existence. The user speculates on the potential impact on fields like electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. This reflection touches upon the broader implications of automation within technical professions. AI
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IMPACT Raises questions about the future of software development roles in the face of automation.
RANK_REASON The item is a user's opinion/speculation posted on a social media platform.