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Explore six distinct future scenarios for programming in the age of artificial intelligence through this 27-minute conference talk that examines how AI will reshape software engineering. Discover whether developers' roles will evolve or disappear entirely as the speaker cuts through conflicting visions of the future, from an "Innovator's Paradise" to an "Infinite Pile of Garbage." Analyze different perspectives on what we build, how we build it, and who or what does the building in an AI-driven world. Gain clarity on the wildly divergent predictions about programming's future by examining named endgame scenarios that help frame the ongoing debate about AI's impact on software development. Learn to navigate the noise surrounding AI's role in programming and develop a clearer understanding of potential destinations for the field, empowering you to make more informed decisions about the direction of software engineering.
