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Paul Ford: AI's coding promise unmet, human skill remains vital

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Paul Ford, a software developer, reflects on the evolving role of humans in software development amidst the rise of artificial intelligence. He notes that while AI can generate code, complex and cutting-edge software still necessitates human collaboration, critical thinking, and specialized skills. Ford suggests that the ease with which AI allows individuals to attempt jobs outside their expertise contributes to project failures, highlighting that widespread coding ability does not equate to universal coding proficiency. AI

IMPACT Suggests that AI's current capabilities in software development are insufficient to replace human expertise, emphasizing the continued need for human critical thinking and collaboration in complex projects.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice discussing AI's impact on software development.

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Paul Ford: AI's coding promise unmet, human skill remains vital

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Quoting Paul Ford

    <blockquote cite="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/opinion/ai-software-coding-apps.html"><p>For a while, I must admit, it looked as if software developer roles like mine were done for. How could we fight against tireless robots? But our industry is slowly realizing that making …

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