How to Survive as a Developer in the Exponential Age of AI

In this thought-provoking 22-minute conference talk from Devoxx, Sander Hoogendoorn, CTO at iBOOD.com with over 40 years of development experience, tackles the pressing question of developer survival in the AI revolution. Explore the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and software development, from AI's current role as an assistant to the potential emergence of autonomous systems. Discover what "vibe coding" means and learn strategies to stay relevant as AI capabilities expand. Gain insights into how AI can benefit developers today while critically examining its impact on code quality, technical debt, and long-term maintainability. Cut through the hype surrounding AGI, agentic AI, and new technologies from major players like OpenAI, Meta, and Google. Join this charismatic presentation to understand whether AI will ultimately replace developers or become a powerful tool that enables tackling bigger business challenges more efficiently.