Microsoft recently reported that 30% of their new code is now AI-generated. Meta exceeds 30%, and Google sits at around 25%.
AI coding agents might represent the next, and perhaps most significant abstraction leap we’ve ever seen. Instead of writing individual functions and classes, developers are starting to orchestrate fleets of agents, letting AI handle the implementation.
Solo builders and small teams will soon compete with products that would have required venture funding and large engineering teams just a few years ago. The playing field is leveling in the most exciting way possible.
So how do developers ensure they become "agent managers" rather than agent replacements?
I believe the key is curiosity and continuous learning. The tech is advancing incredibly quickly, and what may not be possible today could be possible very soon. Those who understand how to manage and leverage agents are going to be in high demand.
This represents a whole new set of skills that people will need to learn, creating brand new opportunities for those who adapt quickly.
We're not witnessing the end of software development as a profession. We're witnessing its evolution into something more powerful, more creative, and more accessible than ever before.
What does a developer's role look like when 95% of code is AI-generated?
I think it will allow developers to create more software, solve more problems, and ultimately better serve their users. We're becoming architects and conductors rather than hands-on implementers.
The best developers will be those who can effectively communicate goals to AI systems, review and improve generated code, and know when human insight trumps AI efficiency.