I have been using AI coding agents since mid-2024, and I have found them extremely helpful for writing most of my code. I have used almost all the major AI coding agents available in the market, such as Codex (OpenAI) , Claude Code (Anthropic) , and Gemini Pro. While writing this blog article, I have an active agent writing code for my side project. Every day, week, or month, new LLM models are released for general-purpose use, along with fine-tuned versions specifically for coding, offering higher accuracy and reliability.
Along with the release of new and more precise LLMs, fear among developers about job security is also increasing. In the first two years of the AI revolution, we have seen that many entry-level jobs are almost being replaced. In the future, it is predicted that mid-level jobs may also be at risk. However, this advancement is not as scary as it seems, and I don’t see any reason for good developers or engineers to be worried.
Every day, as a Developer / Programmer / Engineer, our job should focus more on how we think about solving a problem rather than prioritizing code syntax. As most experienced developers and seniors say, “Coding was never that complex of a job.” Test cases have also been automated for decades to reduce friction caused by manual testing and human interference.
The most important part of coding using AI agents—also known as Vibe Coding —is how we provide the prompt and how clearly we explain the problem to the agent. At this point, the entire debate about losing jobs is largely resolved. If you read that statement again, initially we are explaining the problem to the agent, which is the most complex and critical stage of software development. Based on that problem description, if we can provide the correct architecture and flow, the agent will be able to solve the problem very quickly.
In the development journey, the most important part is designing the solution in the most efficient and simplest way so that users love using it. Once we provide real value to users by solving their problems in the easiest and most effective way, we win the entire game of development.
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