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80% of developers are unhappy. The problem is not AI, nor is coding


According to the new Stack Overflow survey showed that majority of developers hate their jobs. Anecdotally, both plumbers and farmers are happier than them.

Those who are experienced leave the initial phase of writing code to artificial intelligence, but they understand that testing is a complex process, which is best left to traditional methods. In doing so, professional developers agree that the problem is not user error but a lack of understanding of the codebase as the biggest challenge of AI tools. On the other hand, exercise significantly relieves depression, suggesting that programmers should prioritize physical activity to combat the negative effects of their profession.

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