According to a recent study released by Gartner, it is expected that 80% of software developers will need additional training related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027. This report reveals a significant trend: as AI technology evolves, companies will increasingly require specialized AI engineers to build AI-driven applications. Gartner's analysts believe that generative AI will undergo three distinct development phases in software development. In the short term, they anticipate a moderate increase in production.

During the CCS2024 cybersecurity series event held in Chengdu, Baidu Vice President Chen Yang delivered a keynote speech, sharing how large model technology is driving transformation in the software development field. Chen noted that the understanding, generation, logic, and memory capabilities of large models, when combined with software development, can significantly enhance development efficiency and improve software security.

As AI continues to improve its coding capabilities, the structure of software development teams is facing significant changes, with the prospects for junior developers and Quality Assurance (QA) positions becoming precarious. An increasing number of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and heads of development teams are indicating that with the widespread adoption of AI assistants, they will reassess the composition of their teams, which will mainly rely on AI experts and senior developers to oversee AI-generated code.

Aliyun plans to expand its business scope to include AI software development. Recently, Aliyun Computing Co., Ltd. made a business change to extend its scope to the development of artificial intelligence application software. This initiative aims to provide developers with more opportunities to promote business growth in the AI era.

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke recently spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt, emphasizing the connection between AI and software development. AI tools like Copilot will enhance developers' productivity rather than replace them. In the next decade, the number of software applications will grow exponentially, and maintaining legacy code along with generative AI will continue to drive the demand for technical talent. Although AI is changing the way software development is done, developers will still play a crucial role. The demand for software will continue to grow.