Recently, a report from BairesDev titled "The Developer Barometer" showed that as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in software development, developers' work patterns are undergoing significant changes. This survey, which included 501 developers and 19 project managers, found that nearly 65% of senior developers expect their roles to be redefined by AI by 2026.

Code Internet (2)

Image source note: The image was generated by AI, and the image licensing service is Midjourney

The report pointed out that more and more developers expect to shift from manual coding to solution design. 74% of respondents said they will focus more on design rather than coding. In addition, 61% plan to integrate AI-generated code into their workflow, and 50% of respondents expect to spend more time on system strategy and architecture.

Despite their optimism about AI, developers remain cautious about its reliability. The survey found that 56% of developers consider AI-generated code "relatively reliable," but it still needs verification for accuracy and security. Only 9% of respondents are willing to use this code without human supervision.

Justice Erolin, Chief Technology Officer of BairesDev, mentioned in an interview that AI can help developers save about 8 hours per week, which will be used for solution architecture and strategic work. He emphasized that AI cannot replace human supervision, and developers need to understand how to integrate various components into a larger system.

The report also noted that by 2026, development teams will become more streamlined and specialized. 58% of developers believe automation will reduce entry-level tasks. At the same time, 63% of project managers believe developers need more training in AI, cloud computing, and security.

In the view of BairesDev, future developers need to have the characteristics of a "T-shaped engineer," meaning broad knowledge of systems with deep expertise in a specific field. The report states that the integration of AI is pushing developers' roles to become system architects, not just coders.

Key points:

🌐 65% of developers expect their roles to be reshaped by AI by 2026, focusing more on design and strategy.  

🔍 56% of developers consider AI-generated code "relatively reliable," but only 9% are willing to use it without supervision.  

👩‍💻 Future developers need to become "T-shaped engineers," with broad knowledge and deep skills.