AI agents are poised to significantly alter the landscape of software engineering by 2026, not by replacing human developers, but by augmenting their capabilities. This evolution suggests that AI will expand the scope of what software engineers can achieve, rather than rendering their roles obsolete. The focus is shifting towards how these agents will integrate into and enhance the existing software development lifecycle. AI
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