When OpenAI released GPT-4 back in March 2023, they kickstarted the AI revolution. The consensus online was that front-end development jobs would be totally eliminated within a year or two.Well, it’s been more than two years since then, and I thought it was worth revisiting some of those early predictions, and seeing if we can glean any insights about where things are headed.

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Despite initial predictions that AI would eliminate front-end developer jobs, skilled human developers remain crucial. Companies have adopted AI tools to generate code, but AI can't independently create software without human oversight. The job market remains tough due to economic factors, layoffs, and misconceptions about AI's capabilities. Aspiring developers should continue to pursue their careers, as human development skills are still highly valuable.

The Post-Developer Era • Josh W. Comeau

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