Three Skills Developers Need as AI Changes Their Work

AI is changing developer work, and the article recommends three skills: directing AI agents, reviewing AI output instead of trusting the first answer, and using saved time for judgment-heavy problems such as customer needs and tradeoffs.

It cites GitHub Copilot's built-in Rubber Duck agent, which uses a second model to critique plans, code, and tests. The author argues that developers remain responsible for outcomes while AI handles more implementation.