During a podcast, Microsoft CPO Aparna Chennapragada defended the relevance of coding and computer science against fears of obsolescence due to AI. She argues that programming has evolved with increased abstraction, making room for more software operators in the industry rather than diminishing the engineer's role. Chennapragada emphasizes that understanding computer science principles remains critical, and while future roles may shift from 'Cs' to 'SOs', the mental model of programming will endure and continuously demand new skills.
"I have one other additional bonus thing, which is a lot of folks think about, 'Oh, don't bother studying computer science or the coding is dead,' and I just fundamentally disagree."
"Despite fears that AI could ultimately render software engineers irrelevant - or at least materially cut down on job openings in the field - Chennapragada believes that AI only adds a further layer of abstraction in the existing process of programming."
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