Where Will Senior Developers Come From in 2028?

by Nat Currier 14 min read
TechnologySoftware DevelopmentAICareer Development
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As AI coding agents proliferate and 'vibe coding' becomes mainstream, a crucial question emerges: who will possess the deep technical knowledge to architect systems, debug complex issues, and mentor the next generation?

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Nat Currier. "Where Will Senior Developers Come From in 2028?." nat.io, 2026-02-03. https://nat.io/blog/senior-developers-2028-ai-coding-future

By 2028, AI coding agents and 'vibe coding' will be common, but many developers lack deep system architecture, debugging, and mentoring skills, creating a gap in truly senior developer expertise despite similar experi...

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