Sorry Devin You Can't Replace our Jobs
Tags: ai, programming, career, job
Published: 2024-03-24 18:39:52


## Introduction 
My name is Mojo, and I am an Anti Devin seasoned software engineer with over _three decades_ of experience. 

I have been keeping an eye on the latest developments in AI, especially the buzz around a new AI called **[Devin](https://stealthoptional.com/news/devin-demolishes-programming-benchmarks-software-engineer/)**, _the world's first AI software engineer._

![devin vs chatgpt vs co-pilot, source https://stealthoptional.com/news/devin-demolishes-programming-benchmarks-software-engineer/](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/efp492rh9oxkmtg0sa3z.png)



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## Devin (the most hated AI software engineer)

![Image of devin ai taking over software engineering jobs](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/t8fbk9icebkjiz4689d6.png)

Devin has access to all the developer tools I use daily – **terminals**, **browsers**, **code editors**, you name it. 

It can solve problems by _scouring_ the web for solutions, much like a human engineer Googling for answers. 🥹

[Cognition](https://www.cognition-labs.com/introducing-devin) (makers of Devin) Twitter threads highlight Devin's smashing benchmarks, **outperforming other AI tools** in solving real-world coding problems. 

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**They say it can handle** 

- 🏗️ Entire coding projects
- 👨‍🏭 Land freelancing gigs on platforms like Upwork 
- 😼 Fix issues on GitHub 
- 🚢 and even deploy code independently. 

Sounds pretty impressive, **right?**

![Image of Devin AI meme](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yoaflywbt52std1vuh71.jpg) 

Well, hold on a second, let me tell you why I'm NOT hitting the panic button just yet.

## Devin AI vs Human Software Engineers

![Image of Devin AI vs Human software engineer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zo03xanz23c1c5sc7jl2.png)

I know that while AI like **Devin may be experts in simple tasks**, they often **struggle with complexity**. Plus, there's the risk of AI hallucination, where the **code may look good** but FAILS to address the **actual problem**.


Despite Devin's impressive demos and the fear-mongering headlines about AI taking over software engineering jobs, I stay GROUNDED. 

Do you think that companies would entrust **sensitive codebases** to AI without human oversight? 

NOT A CHANCE.

Human software engineers are **leading the role** in reviewing and refining AI-generated code.

We're the ones who make sure that the code actually solves the problem at hand. 

After all, **humans bring the most important skills** to the table

- 🧩 Problem-solving 
- 🧠 Critical thinking and
- 👩‍🍼 Understanding complex systems

## It Remains a Hype 

![Image of devin ai for future developer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zi21nuz6ulxyn7vctjc9.png)

I go back on the evolution of coding tools over the years, _from basic text editors to advanced AI assistants_ like GitHub Co-Pilot. 

These tools did boost productivity but **didn't replace human creativity and strategic thinking**. 

We know that **GitHub Copilot** is worth it if you use it as an assistant. 

But NEVER expect it to magically write complete source code for you.

As technology advances, we spend less time on dull tasks and MORE time on the creative and strategic aspects of software development.

Moreover, **while there's hype about AI disrupting the industry**, I recall similar fears when tools like Co-Pilot were first introduced – yet they ended up boosting productivity, not stealing jobs.
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Despite all the hype surrounding AI in recent years, how many stories have you heard about software engineers losing their jobs to AI? 

NONE.

Exactly. While AI has its strengths, there are still countless aspects of **software development that require human ingenuity and experience**.

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## Conclusion
To wrap up, I would say NOT to panic. AI may develop, but so will the role of human engineers. 
 
Eventually, as we all know, coding isn't just about writing lines of code; it's about problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity – **things that AI can't replace**.

Make sure to share your perspective in the comment section. Until next time, keep learning. 

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