While the ability to produce code by hand is rapidly becoming irrelevant, the core skills of software engineering will only become more important as we radically scale up the amount of software in the world.
Optimistic
Original Quote
while the ability to produce code by hand is rapidly becoming irrelevant, the core skills of software engineering will only become more important as we radically scale up the amount of software in the world.
Outlook
OptimisticRising importance of higher-order engineering skills suggests continued high-value employment for software engineers even as coding is automated.
Timeframe
within 1-5 yearsImplied
The article frames scaling up software as a near-term consequence of the already-begun revolution, implying a 1-5 year horizon.
Confidence
high
'Will only become more important' is an unhedged, strong assertion indicating high confidence.
Potential Data Sources for Validation
Track salary and demand trends for senior/architect-level software roles vs. junior coding roles in BLS data and job-posting aggregators; look for divergence in compensation and posting volume over the next 1-5 years.
About the Author
Andy Coenen
Author Perspective
Across 12 tracked claims, Andy Coenen skews optimistic.
92% optimistic8% neutral0% pessimistic