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The growing capabilities of generative AI coding tools are fueling a lively discussion within the software engineering world. A recent Reddit thread (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1odf2xd/manual_coders_vs_genai_engineers/) highlights concerns that traditional coding skills may become obsolete. The debate centers on whether engineers who primarily write code manually and debug using fundamental principles will be replaced by a new wave of developers who leverage AI to generate software. The question remains: who will ultimately shape the future of software development?