Former Google distinguished engineer says AI isnt replacing software engineers just ones who only know how to code
News Source : Business Insider
News Summary
- Kelsey Hightower says AI is exposing a long-standing divide between developers who only write code and those who contribute across product, design, architecture, and business decisions.
- "The only thing you were good at is now been commoditized," he said.
- His comments echo a growing sentiment across Silicon Valley that judgment — sometimes described as "taste" — is becoming a key differentiator as AI becomes more proficient at executing tasks.
- "If you're a full-stack engineer, you're probably like, man, there's so much more than just writing code," he added.
Kelsey Hightower emphasizes the importance of diverse skills beyond coding in software engineering.
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