Is it a wrap for Software Engineers? Devin autonomous AI software engineer...

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How Devin AI Works​

Devin AI utilizes a cutting-edge suite of developer tools that include its own shell, code editor, and browser within a secure compute environment. The core of Devin AI's functionality lies in its ability to plan and execute complex engineering tasks through thousands of decisions. Users interact with Devin AI through a chatbot-style interface, providing natural language prompts. The AI then formulates a detailed plan and autonomously writes code, debugs, tests, and reports progress, closely emulating the workflow of human developers.


Devin AI, developed by the forward-thinking team at Cognition AI, is not just another tool in the software developer's kit—it's a tireless and skilled teammate capable of:

  • Learning and utilizing new technologies rapidly
  • Building and deploying applications from scratch to finish
  • Identifying and rectifying bugs in extensive codebases
  • Contributing to mature production repositories
  • Training and fine-tuning AI models autonomously
This AI engineer is equipped with an array of common developer tools within a sandboxed compute environment, mirroring the resources available to human engineers.

A. What Sets Devin AI Apart from Other AI Tools?​

Devin AI is unique because it autonomously handles full software development projects, from planning to execution. It's more than a coding assistant—it's like an AI team member, making complex decisions and updating progress in real time.

B. Is Devin AI Suitable for Non-Technical Users?​

Yes, Devin AI is accessible to non-technical users thanks to its natural language interface. Users can give instructions and receive updates without needing deep technical knowledge.

C. How Secure is Devin AI with Sensitive Data?​

Devin AI is built with strict security protocols to protect sensitive data, operating in an isolated environment to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data privacy.

D. Can Devin AI Scale with My Business Needs?​

Absolutely, Devin AI is scalable and can handle growing workloads and more complex tasks as your business expands, adapting seamlessly to your needs.

E. Support and Resources for Devin AI Users​

Cognition AI offers a range of support for Devin AI users, including documentation, tutorials, a support team, and a community platform for updates and shared user experiences.


It might be a wrap for Junior Developers :damn: Why hire 10+ Junior Developers? Just hire one capable engineer to look over AI code. :damn:
 

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white collar workers bout to feel how unskilled laborers felt at the turn of industrialization

we made machines to make us obsolete in the workspace but they still want us consuming at peak rates to drive these economies. that shyt don't add up...

*disconnect

this shyt won't end well. hope y'all prepared for the chaotic future.
 

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Maximize profits and minimize expenses robrehs.


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If you've ever played a game with procedurally generated worlds you'll understand why this stuff isn't a threat...yet.


How does this "AI" fix its own bugs?

How do you explain to the "AI" what you actually want in requirements?
Most devs don't even know how to track that properly as most clients don't ask for what they need they ask for what they want. That's why PM, POs, and AEs get hired.

How does the "AI" receive UAT feedback?

Can it generate a feature that doesn't currently exist on any platform?
 
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If you've ever played a game with procedurally generated worlds you'll understand why this stuff isn't a threat...yet.


How does this "AI" fix its own bugs?

How do explain to the "AI" what you actually want in requirements?
Most devs don't even know how to track that properly as most clients don't ask for what they need they ask for what they want.

How does the "AI" receive UAT feedback?

Can it generate a feature that doesn't currently exist on any platform?
It will reduce the amount of developers needed, not eliminate them.
 

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More like recursive for Software Engineers. Someone has to develop the AI software that will be developing software :mjgrin:
 

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AI is too expensive for most companies to sustain, it will affect jobs for awhile but once AI companies get leverage and sophistication is needed to operate these systems the costs will outweigh the benefits. You're seeing the same thing with Cloud services.
One of Nvidia H100 GPU cost about 100,000. One rack with host server and GPU cost less than 1 million dollars. Time that by 100,000 racks. A-lof of money.
 
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