Why is Anthropic saying "software engineering is done"?
7 days ago
- #AI
- #Software Engineering
- #Future of Work
- Anthropic's CEO predicted AI would write 90% of code in 3–6 months, and an engineer declared 'software engineering is done'.
- AI tools like Claude Opus 4.5, Cursor, and Claude Code are reshaping software engineering workflows.
- The focus is shifting from writing code to defining problems and architecture, with AI handling syntax.
- AI agents are becoming more autonomous, capable of debugging, refactoring, and handling complex tasks.
- Parallel agent orchestration allows engineers to manage multiple AI agents working on different tasks simultaneously.
- AI is a force multiplier, increasing expectations for engineers to deliver more ambitious systems.
- Entry-level programming tasks are increasingly automated, with AI handling basic coding and humans reviewing.
- The role of software engineers is evolving to emphasize creativity, oversight, and high-level problem-solving.
- Engineers need to focus on system design, user requirements, and architecture to stay relevant.
- AI is amplifying engineers' impact but not replacing the need for human creativity and strategy.