I work as a software developer and something happened at work today that really got me thinking. Our company has been testing this AI automation system and I saw it handle a development task from start to finish.
The task came from our project management system and normally would take me around an hour to complete. It involved writing database queries and updating some server-side logic.
The AI system analyzed our existing code, understood how everything worked together, created the necessary database query, modified the backend files, generated a pull request with proper documentation, and submitted it for code review. The whole process took maybe 5 minutes.
What surprised me most was the quality. It wasn’t just basic code generation. The AI followed our team’s coding standards, made smart technical choices, and even updated the corresponding unit tests. When one of our lead developers reviewed the changes, they approved it and mentioned they would have approached it the same way.
This automation tool is being tested across different teams in our organization right now. Seeing it work on our actual codebase made me realize how advanced these systems have become.
I know developers aren’t going to disappear overnight, but if AI can already handle routine development tickets like this, our industry might change faster than I expected.
Anyone else seeing similar automation at their workplace? How are you preparing for these changes?
Had the same wake-up call last month - our AI started cranking out full API endpoints with error handling and docs. Felt like watching my job disappear in real time. But someone still has to define requirements, make architecture decisions, and handle complex integrations across systems. AI nails individual tasks but can’t grasp broader context or business judgment. I’ve shifted focus to solution design and client communication instead of just coding. My company’s actually hiring more developers who can work with AI tools effectively. We’re becoming technical orchestrators rather than pure coders.
totally get it! i used to feel secure in my dev role but now i’m thinking about focusing on higher level stuff too. like, it’s cool AI can handle tasks, but we gotta stay ahead, right? more creative and strategic work could be the key.
Went through this same thing about six months ago when my company rolled out automated testing tools. These things cranked out test suites with better coverage than anything I’d write by hand. Pretty unsettling at first. But here’s what I figured out - the tools still need someone who gets the business logic and can spot edge cases and UX issues. Sure, AI handles the routine coding stuff well, but debugging messy problems, making architecture calls, and talking to stakeholders? That’s still on us. I shifted focus to system design and working with other teams. Honestly, it’s made my job more interesting. Companies actually want developers who can work with these automation tools, not fewer of them.