My obituary for programming

The article presents a reflection by Jeremy Scheff on how the arrival of large‑language‑model‑based coding agents is reshaping the programmer’s profession. Scheff notes that, in the past, programming was seen as one of the most attractive jobs: developers were paid for solving logical puzzles, and the more complex the problem, the higher the compensation. The difficulty of these tasks also meant that clients relied on programmers to set strategies, deadlines, and the limits of what was possible. With the proliferation of LLMs, programmers who enjoy building systems without delving deeply into problem solving can benefit from tools that automate much of the intellectual work. In contrast, those whose motivation lies in directly tackling technical challenges feel that an essential part of their professional satisfaction is being eroded.

This discussion is relevant because it raises questions about the future of software‑development employment and the need to redefine roles and skills in an environment where artificial intelligence takes on tasks that were once exclusively human. The evolution of these technologies could influence both the demand for programmers and the way software projects are structured.

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