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The distinction between 'Coders' and 'Creators' is critical; creators view AI as a tool to build products, while coders view the manual act of coding as the core value. This creates a psychological barrier to AI adoption.

Impact: A slower transition to AI tools among senior developers who identify as 'craftspeople', potentially leading to talent attrition or skill gaps.

— from The Evolution of Agentic Software Engineering · AI und jetzt· Apr 15, 2026