The Identity Crisis of Software Engineers in the Age of AI with Borislav Nikolov & Rares Mirica
Beyond Coding11 Kesä 2025

The Identity Crisis of Software Engineers in the Age of AI with Borislav Nikolov & Rares Mirica

AI is reshaping software engineering—but are developers getting better or worse?

In this episode, Borislav Nikolov and Rares Mirica join me to discuss the identity crisis facing software engineers due to AI-driven tools. We explore the balance between increased productivity and potential intellectual decline, and what developers can do to stay ahead in a rapidly changing field.

Topics include:
✅ Pros and cons of relying on AI tools in coding.
✅ The importance of maintaining critical thinking skills as a software engineer.
✅ Real-world examples of AI’s impact on productivity and software quality.

Tune in to understand the challenges and opportunities AI brings to software engineering and discover how to adapt effectively. 🎧


Connect with Rares Mirica:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raresmirica


Connect with Borislav Nikolov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/borislav-nikolov-328ba221a


Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/RO--t77O4HE

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