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AI-prompting interns vs. experienced developers: a shifting industry view

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The use of interns to generate code via AI prompts is being questioned as a replacement for experienced developers. Brian Benz recalls a past belief among large companies that this was feasible, but notes that this perspective has since shifted. The implications for experienced developers in light of these changing attitudes are being explored. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights evolving perspectives on AI's role in software development and its impact on the value of experienced human developers.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the role of AI-prompting interns versus experienced developers, reflecting a shift in industry mindset.

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AI-prompting interns vs. experienced developers: a shifting industry view

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Could interns typing prompts replace experienced developers? Brian Benz ( @ bbenz ) remembers big companies believing exactly that. Then the mindset changed com

    Could interns typing prompts replace experienced developers? Brian Benz ( @ bbenz ) remembers big companies believing exactly that. Then the mindset changed completely. What changed, and where that leaves experienced devs, in our live session: https:// youtube.com/live/TI7_Wz5Oag…

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