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Is Software Dead?Artificial intelligence can now write code, refactor repositories, generate tests, and even open pull requests autonomously. Some argue that this marks the end of software engineering as we know it. But is software truly dying-or is it evolving? In Is Software Dead?, Stiopr Von Hurdymann delivers a rigorous, evidence-driven analysis of how AI is reshaping the software industry. Drawing on controlled experiments, enterprise field studies, developer surveys, regulatory frameworks, and security research, this book dismantles simplistic narratives and replaces them with structural clarity. Inside, you'll discover: Why AI accelerates code generation but shifts bottlenecks to verification How agentic systems transform the engineering lifecycle The real productivity evidence (and its contradictions) The security and governance risks of AI-assisted development How regulation (EU AI Act, Cyber Resilience Act, Product Liability Directive) is reshaping software accountability Why assurance, compliance, and systems thinking are becoming the new scarce skills The conclusion is clear: software is not dead. Manual coding as a scarce craft is commoditizing-but verification, governance, and operational reliability are becoming the true strategic advantage. This is essential reading for engineers, CTOs, policymakers, and anyone navigating the AI-driven transformation of software.

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