Summary
AI is radically transforming the software development lifecycle (SDLC). As this transformation unfolds, there will be major changes to vibe coding, computer science (CS) degrees, developer hiring, and as-code approaches. In 2026, we expect that software development will become the number one use case for AI, vibe coding will transform into vibe engineering, students will be dissuaded from becoming developers through CS degrees, the time it takes to hire developers will increase, and as-code will grow to encompass the entire SDLC.
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