The compiler was supposed to end programming too
In 1954, IBM said FORTRAN would virtually eliminate coding and debugging. What the numbers say about AI and software work in 2026, and my guess at a developer
Summary
IBM’s 1954 claim about FORTRAN suggests that technology often underestimates the complexities of programming. A look at how AI’s evolution may influence software development by 2026 reveals ongoing challenges and the unpredictable future of coding.
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