AI won't replace programmers, but it will eliminate the role of the coder.
The current shift is accelerating: Tools like Cursor and Windsurf are no longer just "automated assistants."
They understand the entire codebase and make changes across multiple files simultaneously.
Your role as a software engineer is shifting from "writing functions" (compiling code) to "architecting" (creating code) and reviewing it.
If you still type every line by hand, you'll save up to 70% of your time.