Artificial intelligence and automation are already assisting human developers at almost every stage of the software development lifecycle, but more use cases appear on the horizon.
Test avatars – When using a “digital twin”, machines perform the functions of human testers, applying triggers to requirements and specifications imposed by environments. Implementing this technology facilitates testing concepts first and leverages version control systems to engineer quality into codebases rather than trying to “test” it.
What does the future hold for automation in development?
In the near future, developers will continue to use automation practices when dealing with defined and repetitive tasks. The repetitive nature of these types of tasks often causes a lot of conflict in humans, as they are exhausting and cause burnout. By using technology to handle these tasks, developers have the time and brainpower available to focus on more product- and project-focused ideas to improve their work.
While no one has the ability to know what the future holds for this industry, it is safe to say that human developers are not going anywhere in the development process. They must still oversee, create, explore and manage development with the help of technology for jobs that no longer require the ingenuity of the human mind.
When talking about automation, it is important to remember that it is not something designed to steal jobs and replace hard-working human beings. Automation aims to help these individuals handle complex jobs that require more time and effort than they are worth in terms of hours worked. Machines have the ability to help make human life easier, while also allowing them to focus on the important external factors of a project.
Software development will always require the involvement of people in the development process, not only to ensure the accuracy of the work performed by automated tools, but also to help create the use cases for those tools. Developers can transition into more oversight and project management roles, but they will always have to tell automated systems what to do. They simply move from the worker role to the manager role.
Developers of all types should embrace the idea of incorporating automation into their roles to make their lives easier and allow them to get back to why they started their careers, rather than repetitive work.
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