Will AI Replace Computer Programmers?

Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Train subordinates in programming and program coding.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Develop Web sites.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Train users on the use and function of computer programs.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Collaborate with computer manufacturers and other users to develop new programming methods.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.