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AI won't replace programmers: core skills remain vital

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Carson Gross, in an article shared by Simon Willison, posits that computer programming will remain a viable career despite advancements in AI. He argues that the core skills of problem-solving with computers and managing complexity are fundamental and unlikely to diminish in value. Gross's perspective is framed by recent events such as the release of Claude Haiku 5.5 and the discussions at OpenAI DevDay 2026. AI

IMPACT Suggests that core programming skills will remain valuable, potentially influencing career development and educational focus.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a named individual discussing the future of programming careers in the context of AI.

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AI won't replace programmers: core skills remain vital

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Quoting Carson Gross

    <blockquote cite="https://htmx.org/essays/yes-and/"><p>Computer programming is, fundamentally, about two things:</p> <ul> <li>Problem-solving using computers</li> <li>Learning to control complexity while solving these problems</li> </ul> <p>I have a hard time imagining a future w…

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