Why AI hasn’t replaced software engineers, and won’t

Short summary

AI hasn't replaced software engineers despite widespread fears, and likely won't—because coding agents are becoming normal technology, not revolutionary magic. The post challenges hype around agent automation and grounds realistic expectations about adoption. This reframing from 'will agents replace us?' to 'agents as everyday tools' matters for team strategy.

• •AI agents won't eliminate software engineering roles
• •Coding agents should be treated as normal tools, not revolutionary tech
• •Realistic expectations matter for team planning and AI adoption strategy

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