What I believe about the future of software development

· Thorsten Ball · Sept. 20, 2026, 5:13 a.m.
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In this thought-provoking post, Thorsten Ball shares visionary predictions about the future of software development, positing that traditional coding practices will diminish as AI and models handle coding tasks. He argues that the role of humans will shift from writing code to problem-solving and understanding business needs, suggesting that developers will rely less on conventional practices like code reviews and unit tests. Ball emphasizes the urgency for developers to adapt to this changing landscape by embracing new paradigms and technologies, and warns that without proper engagement with emerging systems, some may find themselves marginalized in the industry.
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