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GitHub CEO: Despite AI gains, demand for software developers will still outweigh supply | TechCrunch
Sep 20, 2023 · techcrunch.com
Dohmke also highlighted the need for developers to maintain and transform legacy code, such as COBOL code from the 1960s still used by banks and financial institutions. He further noted that generative AI is creating more demand for technical talent as more companies seek to incorporate innovative AI into their business models.
Key takeaways
- GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke believes that AI and software development are now closely linked, with AI tools like Copilot enhancing developer productivity rather than replacing them.
- Dohmke predicts that the demand for software developers will continue to exceed supply, as the amount of software and lines of code are expected to grow exponentially in the next decade.
- He also highlights the ongoing need for developers to maintain and transform legacy code, such as COBOL code from the 1960s still used by banks and financial institutions.
- Generative AI is creating more demand for technical talent, as more companies look to incorporate innovative AI into their business models and need developers who can use open APIs or train AI models.