And this is where legislation and politics will come into play.

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Meet Devin from Cognition Labs.  Read more here: https://www.cognitionlabs.com/blog  To the cynics, while this is a demo and there might be a lot more work to be done to get this product to "employ...

Meet Devin from Cognition Labs.

Read more here:
https://www.cognition-labs.com/blog

To the cynics, while this is a demo and there might be a lot more work to be done to get this product to "employee-grade", the fact that this has even started happening now... is crazy!

At this rate of progress, I wouldn't bet against a fundamental disruption to SWE as we today know it, within the next 5 years. That's food for thought for those in the profession: either you are in the top 20% or you are replaceable by AI agents like Devin.

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https://www.etnownews.com/technology/devin-worlds-1st-ai-software-engineer-launched-end-of-jobs-for-techies-read-article-108462856

Devin world's first AI software engineer launched end of jobs for techies?

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https://www.etnownews.com/technology/devin-worlds-1st-ai-software-engineer-launched-end-of-jobs-for-techies-read-article-108462856

It's basically an AI software engineer that can solve GitHub issues end-to-end.

My prediction about AI agents being capable of doing most white-collar jobs by 2025 is on track.

Software engineers been real quiet since Devin AI dropped

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It’s so over for us now. Cognition labs launches Devin, the first AI software engineer

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https://twitter.com/itsandrewgao/status/1767576901088919897?t=sQtJDlK16kucqCNPIa7xrg&s=19

What are your reaction on Devin first AI software engineer

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To all the devs (working professionals and students), how much do you rely on ChatGPT for your code? Do you explicitly use it to generate code logic, or only use it for debugging? 

Plus, do you think that the newer generation of students might miss out on the essence of programming with the advent of ChatGPT?

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AI Engineers vs Software Devs

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Here's my rationale on all of it.

There’s a lot of buzz about “AI developers” in the tech world. Headlines shout that the days of human coders are numbered—a tantalizing, but dubious claim. 

Startups like Magic.dev are raising hefty sums to create "superhuman software engineers." Their mission? To outperform and possibly replace human coders. Then there's Cognition Labs' "Devin," which raised $21M and claims to be an AI capable of doing real software engineering. These companies are cashing in on fears and ambitions.

One narrative is that tools like Devin will soon replace entry-level developers. 

Devin’s current track record shows it solves about 13.86% of issues on GitHub unassisted. While that’s leagues better than previous models, remember, a competent junior developer would do much more.

We shouldn’t be fooled by flashy headlines or orchestrated media frenzies. Devin is, for now, an advanced coding assistant, not a replacement for the nuanced, context-rich work that seasoned engineers provide.

Consider the landscape. Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot has already dominated the coding assistant niche for over two years, with 1.3 million paying subscribers. Pricing at $20/month makes it a tough act to follow, especially given the computational costs tied to maintaining high-performance AI models. 

Companies like Sourcegraph and Replit are also deeply embedded with their respective AI tools, Cody and Replit AI. The remaining space is limited, pushing new startups to make audacious claims to carve out a territory.

The startup game is about getting noticed. Cognition AI achieved near viral attention, taking a page from ChatGPT’s playbook. Their video showcases are strategic, designed to create buzz. But strong media presence doesn’t guarantee a product that delivers on lofty promises.

The seductive idea that advances in software will eliminate the need for human engineers isn't new.

In 1959, COBOL aimed to empower business people to write their own programs. Instead of reducing the need for developers, it created a demand for COBOL specialists. The cycle repeats. Each new tool or language claims to reduce the need for knowledge workers, but instead, it shifts the nature of the work, often requiring even more specialized skills.

AI, especially large language models, remains highly effective within certain constraints. They can automate routine tasks and provide coding assistance, but they are fundamentally "probability machines," making educated guesses. Hallucinations, errors, and a lack of deep contextual understanding limit their utility.

Five years from now, developer tools will undoubtedly be more powerful. But the idea that AI will fully replace human engineers is a perpetual myth. Instead, AI will continue to serve as an extension of human capability—better, smarter tools, but not standalone replacements.

In our era, it’s crucial to discern between hype and reality. Don’t get blinded by flashy demos and bold claims. Look for sustainable, incremental improvements that make you a more efficient, capable engineer.

The inspiration for this post is...
https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/ai-developer-marketing-stunt/

Is the “AI Developer” a Genuine Threat to Jobs?

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It can not just write code but also set up a dev environment, install packages, configure DB, and deploy. End to end software development!

They are suggesting that I buy all ai bullshit premiums.

And my teammates think that chat gpt can write a fully fledged application.

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"Devin: AI Software Engineer" Debunked

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Devin to the Devs who all helped build this AI thing

It’s clear that companies won’t need engineers 10 years from now. 

They’ll just need people who know what to make. Who to sell to. How to sell to. At what price. 

This will be the great commoditization of Software development

Take it or leave it.

[Hot Take] AI will make SWEs redundant, PMs and Marketers will become the most important job

This is an L take for someone who works at Google
It is supremely obvious that SWEs are about to enter the golden era of Software Engineering. We are easily foreseeing 2x-2.5x improvement in developer productivity rate. You should go touch some grass or else you will end up becoming PM guru who shills substandard-courses to poor kids.

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It’s over

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I wanted to see how everyone on here feels about the AI SWE and how would impact your current role.

Thoughts on Devin

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GPT just sorts the men from the boys.

Can it do stuff on its own? No not really. Not good stuff.

Can it act as a multiplier to your output? Yes. Massively so.

It’s not a silver bullet for every unsolved problem. But what it can do is put your personal productivity on steroids.

It’s not an alien invasion as some people claimed, but it is on par with word processing in terms of productivity gains.

The only areas where AI is flourishing are shamming, spamming & scamming

Ugly Numbers from Microsoft and ChatGPT Reveal that AI Demand is Already Shrinking

Hi all,
I graduated from IIT Delhi and have been working at well established startup since. 
So for a while I have been wondering why we don't have any deep tech startups doing innovation. Don't get me wrong, there are startups doing innovations but not the kind of innovation which we would call industry shattering or taking the level up a notch. Most of these innovations are just integrating what others are doing in an aggregated platform. I again wondered this today when I saw cognition launching Devin the AI software engineer. They have a pretty small yet highly talented team. 
We in India too have highly intelligent folks educating themselves in CS, why don't we have this mindset (even I don't have this mindset). 
Is it about the difference in culture or a sense of security that folks in the US have that helps them be free from an economic point of view and try innovative things ?

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