Generative artificial intelligence is changing how companies find, hire and upskill developers, according to a survey released by HackerRank. The report found that 82% of developers believe AI will redefine the future of coding and software development, with 75% adjusting their skills in anticipation of the expected shift.
“We’ve entered an AI revolution poised to change the very nature of what it means to be a developer and write code,” said Vivek Ravisankar, co-founder and CEO at HackerRank. “I see the result of this revolution as faster innovation than ever before, the democratization of development, and expanded opportunities for developer creativity. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.”
According to the report, the nature of a developer’s work is quickly evolving to keep up with advancements in artificial intelligence, while web developers and employers are racing to embrace AI in the workplace. In addition, access to AI assistants will transform key elements of development work, automating many repetitive or tedious tasks and creating space for more abstract thinking and creative problem-solving.
The report noted that for employers, there is emerging pressure to find, hire and nurture teams with the technical skills needed to fuel innovation and business opportunities unlocked by advancements in AI.
HackerRank surveyed over 42,000 global developers for the report in February and March and analyzed recent technical hiring data from its skill assessment platform.
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