Will AI replace developers?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way software is developed - and therefore also the work of developers.
But does this mean that they will eventually become superfluous?
Danis Flohr, Solution Architect at Singhammer, is convinced: No - quite the opposite. In this interview, he explains how AI supports him in his day-to-day work, where it has its limits and why it has long since become a real team member for him.
Facts & figures on the use of AI in software development
of German companies already use AI.
[destatis.de]
less coding time are possible with Copilot, according to GitHub.
[b-works.io]
of users report a measurable increase in productivity thanks to AI.
[digitalhandwerk.rocks]
of developers will use AI code assistants by 2028.
[computerwoche.de]
With AI in everyday development: from the spark of an idea to the finished code
AI as a source of ideas: from concept to prototype
"In my job as a developer, I use AI quite often for prototyping," says Danis. "I often have a rough idea, but I'm not sure what the code or structure should look like. Then I ask the AI to create a prototype for me - and look at it."
For him, it's like having a constant brainstorming partner: AI helps him to quickly turn an idea into something tangible that he can adapt and develop further.
AI in everyday life: directly in the coding environment
Danis works with AI tools that are directly integrated into Visual Studio Code - such as GitHub Copilot or Cloud Code. He enters his questions or texts and receives suitable suggestions or code examples directly in the editor. This close integration makes AI a natural part of his day-to-day work: he stays in the flow without having to constantly switch between applications.
Documentation: The unloved task
"Nobody likes documentation," Danis admits openly. "But AI is pretty good at writing structured texts from code."
It searches through the code, formulates comprehensible descriptions and thus lays a solid foundation that Danis then only has to revise. This turns a tedious chore into a process that is faster - and can even be fun.
Man and machine: cooperation instead of competition
When asked whether he is worried that AI could replace his job, Danis answers without hesitation: "Absolutely not. AI needs human input to be good."
He doesn't see AI as a replacement, but as a companion. "Simple tasks like writing basic code - AI can do that," he says. "But the complex things, the thinking, the creativity - that stays with us."
The roles are changing: developers are helping AI to write better code and deal with complex requirements.
AI accompanies us - it does not replace us."
Danis Flohr
Solution Architect at Singhammer IT Consulting
Danis is convinced that AI is not replacing the developer's job, but expanding it.
It helps to create prototypes faster, automate documentation and reduce routine work - but it remains dependent on humans to deliver really good results.
Video interview with Danis Flohr, Solution Architect at Singhammer
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