u/JackfruitNo5469

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand the real long-term potential of becoming an SDE.

There is a lot of talk about AI replacing software engineers, but I want to understand the reality from experienced people:

What does an SDE actually do beyond just writing code?

Is AI really replacing SDEs, or is it mainly changing the way they work?

What skills make a software engineer harder to replace?

Also, what is the earning potential in this field? Can an SDE become very rich through salary, stock, startups, freelancing, or building products?

How does software engineering compare with traditional businesses like trading, retail, real estate, or local businesses in terms of wealth potential?

I’d appreciate honest answers from experienced SDEs, founders, or anyone who has seen both career and business paths.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand the real long-term potential of becoming an SDE.

There is a lot of talk about AI replacing software engineers, but I want to understand the reality from experienced people:

What does an SDE actually do beyond just writing code?

Is AI really replacing SDEs, or is it mainly changing the way they work?

What skills make a software engineer harder to replace?

Also, what is the earning potential in this field? Can an SDE become very rich through salary, stock, startups, freelancing, or building products?

How does software engineering compare with traditional businesses like trading, retail, real estate, or local businesses in terms of wealth potential?

I’d appreciate honest answers from experienced SDEs, founders, or anyone who has seen both career and business paths.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand the real long-term potential of becoming an SDE.

There is a lot of talk about AI replacing software engineers, but I want to understand the reality from experienced people:

What does an SDE actually do beyond just writing code?

Is AI really replacing SDEs, or is it mainly changing the way they work?

What skills make a software engineer harder to replace?

Also, what is the earning potential in this field? Can an SDE become very rich through salary, stock, startups, freelancing, or building products?

How does software engineering compare with traditional businesses like trading, retail, real estate, or local businesses in terms of wealth potential?

I’d appreciate honest answers from experienced SDEs, founders, or anyone who has seen both career and business paths.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand the real long-term potential of becoming an SDE.

There is a lot of talk about AI replacing software engineers, but I want to understand the reality from experienced people:

What does an SDE actually do beyond just writing code?

Is AI really replacing SDEs, or is it mainly changing the way they work?

What skills make a software engineer harder to replace?

Also, what is the earning potential in this field? Can an SDE become very rich through salary, stock, startups, freelancing, or building products?

How does software engineering compare with traditional businesses like trading, retail, real estate, or local businesses in terms of wealth potential?

I’d appreciate honest answers from experienced SDEs, founders, or anyone who has seen both career and business paths.