AI tools are now embedded across development workflows, but the accountability model hasn't fundamentally changed. Engineers have always been responsible for what ships, regardless of the tools they use. When compilers became more sophisticated, we didn't stop holding developers accountable for their output. AI is another abstraction layer. What's changing is not responsibility, but visibility. AI is exposing gaps that already existed — in validation, testing, and ownership — but were less obvious in more manual workflows ...

News reports have announced that developers will become obsolete, with AI destined to eliminate these roles entirely. Fear-driven organizations have reduced their recruitment efforts. However, the data tells a different story ...

Industry experts offer thoughtful, insightful, and often controversial predictions on how DevOps, development and AI-powered dev tools will evolve and impact the industry in 2026. Part 4 covers AI's impact on developers ...

When building an AI team, start by recruiting people who demonstrate genuine curiosity, grit, and technical versatility across AI, ML, and software engineering. Get this right, and your team will thrive at the cutting edge, maintain expertise, and stay current on AI advancements. Unexpectedly, once you've hired the right people and established a strong center of AI excellence within your organization, your real challenges begin ...

Dan Twing and Tom O'Rourke are joined by Pete Goldin of DEVOPSdigest on the Enterprise Automation Excellence Podcast to discuss EMA's recent survey of AI-powered development and DevOps tools. The research shows high adoption rates of AI-native development tools with broad use of AI integration in core processes. This early success has created cautious optimism, however, significant governance gaps exist in many organizations ...

Companies evolve rapidly from ambitious startups to established enterprises — and each transition demands a different leadership approach from their Chief Technology Officer ... There are three CTO operational models: Builder, Strategist, and Guardian. In this piece, you will learn how to identify which leadership model aligns with your company's current needs, and more importantly, how insights from customers can inform your technical leadership ...

Everybody's talking about AI replacing developers ... After years of building AI-powered development tools and watching how professional teams actually use them, I'm convinced the "AI is killing developer jobs" narrative is overstated. The real shift is more nuanced: fewer junior roles over time, but dramatically increased demand for experienced engineers who can work effectively with AI ...

AI is no longer an optional add-on in app development ...According to App Builder's 2025 App Development Trends Report, 87% of tech leaders say their teams are already using AI in app development. And, as the technology becomes more deeply integrated into development workflows, companies are shifting their hiring priorities to match. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of tech leaders say AI and machine learning skills are non-negotiable when hiring developers ...

In the fast-evolving landscape of software development, 2025 marks a turning point: artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it's a central strategy. According to new findings from the 2025 Reveal Software Development Challenges Survey part two, a remarkable 73% of technology leaders now cite expanding AI use as their top priority ...

Behind every piece of software that lands in the hands of a customer is a story of chaotic collaboration, shifting priorities, and heroic project rescue missions. And the thing holding it together? It's not just process or tooling. It's strategy ...

Contrary to what you've read, generative AI (GenAI) doesn't spell the end of software developers. Yes, IT has joined a list of business operations earmarked for AI rollout as executives buy into the idea that well-trained algorithms can make their operations more "efficient." Rather than eliminating software engineering, AI is transforming the role, and with employers expecting to increase hiring, the question is how developers leverage AI and adjust to the new role ...

In Part 18, the final installment in this series, experts offer predictions about how AI will impact developers in 2025 and beyond ...