AI is vastly changing how the bottom end of that ladder operates, since it can do most junior-level tasks on its own. As a result, beginners entering the industry are increasingly being asked to contribute at a level that used to require years of experience. It is not just about writing code anymore — it is about understanding systems, structuring problems and working alongside AI like a team member. In the near future, the most valuable people in tech won’t be the ones who write perfect code. They will be those who know what should be built, why it matters and how to get an AI system to do most of the work cleanly and efficiently. In other words, the coder of tomorrow looks more like a product manager with solid technical expertise. AI-augmented developers will replace large teams that used to be necessary to move a project forward. In terms of efficiency, there is a lot to celebrate about this change — reduced communication time, faster results and higher bars for what one person can realistically accomplish. We will likely see more hybrid roles — part developer, part designer, part product thinker. As already mentioned, the core part of the job won’t be to write code, but to shape ideas into working software using AI as your main creation tool. Or perhaps, even as a co-creator.