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Will AI (finally) replace developers?

About this talk

Are software developers about to become obsolete? You've probably seen the headlines: "AI will take over coding jobs," "Robots writing software," or even "The end of programming as we know it." But is the hype real, or just another exaggeration? In this talk, we'll unpack the truth behind today's powerful AI coding assistants. How close are these tools to fully replacing human developers? Can AI truly write creative, reliable, and secure code without supervision, or is it still just sophisticated autocomplete? Join me as we explore the current state of AI in software development, uncovering its strengths, limitations, and surprising capabilities. Rather than fearing replacement, I'll present a bold vision for the future - one where developers and AI collaborate in entirely new ways, reshaping our roles and redefining what it means to be a programmer.

Presented at

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PyCon Estonia
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October 2, 2025Tallinn, EstoniatalkWatch
Infobip Shift
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September 14, 2025Zadar, CroatiatalkWatch
Lead Innovation Day
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May 7, 2025Paris, FrancetalkWatch