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I’m a software developer, and AI has changed my job in 3 major ways

First publishedAug 8, 09:24 UTC
Last updatedAug 8, 14:11 UTC · 2m ago
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Software engineer Andrew Caldwell said AI now generates about 80% of the code he ships.He credited AI with helping him take on mobile app work after focusing on web development.Due to AI, Caldwell now considers code review and core programming skills more important than ever.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 26-year-old Andrew Caldwell, a software engineer in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Business Insider has verified his identity and background.

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Software engineer Andrew Caldwell said AI now generates about 80% of the code he ships.He credited AI with helping him take on mobile app work after focusing on web development.Due to AI, Caldwell now considers code review and core programming skills more important than ever.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 26-year-old Andrew Caldwell, a software engineer in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Business Insider has verified his identity and background. This story has been edited for length and clarity.I've always loved the art of writing code and building things. When I was a kid, I made games on Roblox and helped my father automate some tasks for his job as a voiceover artist.That led me to a career in software development, and I've been working in the space for about 9 ½ years.

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Software engineer Andrew Caldwell said AI now generates about 80% of the code he ships.He credited AI with helping him take on mobile app work after focusing on web development.Due to AI, Caldwell now considers code review and core programming skills more important than ever.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 26-year-old Andrew Caldwell, a software engineer in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Business Insider has verified his identity and background.
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