What it means to be an Engineer in age of AI

The role of a software engineer is evolving with AI tools like Claude Code making text generation cheaper. While typing code to transform ideas into solutions might seem like the easiest part, it's crucial for deep involvement and growth. The process of implementation often reveals unforeseen cases or design limitations, requiring adaptation and leading to new learning. This hands-on engagement ensures engineers grow, even as concerns arise about the future value of traditional coding skills.

This discussion uniquely frames coding as a necessary physical act for engineer growth, unlike other views that focus solely on its diminishing economic value.