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Why Developers Still Need to Learn Programming in the AI Era
AI can generate code, but developers must still understand business logic, edge cases, and system design. The article argues that syntax memorization is less important, but knowing terminology and how to guide AI is crucial. Developers who can think through processes and review AI output will thrive.
Meridian48 take
The piece rightly shifts focus from syntax to system thinking, but understates that AI tools are rapidly improving at handling edge cases, potentially narrowing the gap.
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