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"The world runs on software; that is not going anywhere." - Kevlin Henney

In this episode, I talk to Kevlin Henney to explore the future of software engineering. We go deep into timely topics like artificial intelligence, the evolving role of developers, and the skills that will matter most in the years to come. Kevlin shares his perspective on how the industry may change—and why understanding people could be even more important than mastering tools. With his insightful thoughts on coding languages and ethical considerations in AI, he challenges us to think critically about what lies ahead. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will make you rethink your approach to technology and collaboration in the workplace.

Kevlin Henney is an independent consultant, speaker, writer and trainer who has contributed to the current development of programming techniques, software architecture and unit testing. He has been a columnist for numerous magazines and websites and has served on many committees. He is also co-author of "A Pattern Language for Distributed Computing" and "On Patterns and Pattern Languages" from the "Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture" series, as well as editor of "97 Things Every Programmer Should Know" and co-editor of "97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know".

Highlights:

• AI will not replace software engineers; their role will evolve.
• Programming languages remain mostly stable over time.
• Understanding people is crucial for effective software development.
• Quality assurance skills will become increasingly important in the future.
• Collaboration between disciplines is essential, yet challenging in many organizations.