How AI Tools Are Making SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT BETTER

AI is reshaping how we code, debug, and collaborate. From Copilot to automation, it is changing software development in ways worth exploring.

- HARSH SHARMA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere—powering change in healthcare, education, energy, and beyond. But in software development, its role runs deeper, reshaping fundamentals and giving developers new partners in tools like GitHub Copilot.

From writing code to intelligent collaboration

Traditionally, our work as developers revolved around writing code, debugging, and testing. But today, the picture has changed. We are not just writing code, but also collaborating intelligently with AI.

When I say collaboration, I mean that AI has shifted from being just another tool to becoming a true partner in our workflow. Developers now work alongside AI systems, co-creating solutions, refining code, and even predicting potential improvements. This collaboration represents a movement from the science of code to intelligent collaboration.

For example, tools like GitHub Copilot no longer simply suggest snippets, they often provide complete solutions, debug issues, or generate test cases. In many ways, AI has become a co-programmer rather than a passive assistant.

From automation to intelligent automation

For years, the industry focused on automation, streamlining repetitive tasks and improving efficiency. But with AI in the mix, we are talking about intelligent automation.

Platforms like Blue Prism, for instance, began with robotic process automation. Now, they are evolving into intelligent automation, where processes are not just automated but are also adaptive, data-driven, and context-aware.