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👨‍💻[INFOGRAPHIC] The 10 times in history that software engineers were to be replaced

AI won’t replace developers—it’ll create more demand. This article breaks down the history of automation fears and how to future-proof your tech career

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Apr 13, 2025
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Every year, a new technology appears promising to automate away software engineers. Today, the buzz is all about AI, with headlines screaming about code-generating robots poised to make developers obsolete.

But here's a secret that will make you rethink the panic: this fear isn't new. Not even close. In fact, as far back as 2008, tech veterans like Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") were already skeptical of claims that code would be magically generated. Back then, it was about CASE tools and UML!

The tools change, from punch cards to assembly language to today's sophisticated AI, but the underlying narr…

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