The Future of Engineering in an AI-Native World | Ep14 | Anamika & Bharat | GeekyAnts

AI can code. AI can debug. AI can generate tests. So what exactly are developers supposed to be doing now? In Episode 14 of AI Thoughtmakers by GeekyAnts, we sit down with Anamika and Bharat for a candid, no-filter conversation about what's actually changing on the ground for software developers in the AI era — and why the software companies that will win aren't the ones with the most AI tools, but the ones who know how to use them right. From the Claude vs ChatGPT debate to what happens when AI goes down for a day, this episode gets into the real, unfiltered developer experience of working alongside AI in 2026. Key topics covered: • Are companies hiring developers or problem solvers — and what's the difference? • Why Claude is becoming the go-to tool for architecture and coding over other AI platforms • The risk of copying AI-generated code without understanding it • How junior developers can grow in an AI-native development environment • Why mentorship matters more when AI tools become part of daily work • What happens to developers when AI tools go down for a day • The growing dependency on AI — and whether that's a problem • Why knowing your own codebase is still the most important skill a developer can have • What software engineering will look like in 2030 • One thing every engineer should stop doing today — and one thing they should start If you're a developer navigating the AI era, a tech lead mentoring the next generation, or a founder wondering what kind of talent you actually need — this conversation will give you a lot to think about. Subscribe for more conversations on AI, software engineering, product development, developer productivity, AI-native development, and the future of software. Connect with Anamika: LinkedIn -   / anamika-228824208   Connect with Bharat: LinkedIn -   / bharat-dhiman-4855711a1   Connect with Prem: LinkedIn -   / premgoswami   Planning AI-powered digital products or enterprise modernization initiatives? Explore GeekyAnts’ AI-Powered Product Engineering Services: https://geekyants.com/ai-powered-prod... Ready to go beyond AI wrappers and build systems that actually scale? See how GeekyAnts' AI Native Engineering team builds LLM pipelines, agent frameworks, and production-ready AI infrastructure from the ground up: https://geekyants.com/ai-powered-prod... Want to explore how AI coding tools are changing software development? https://geekyants.com/blog/top-8-ai-c... About GeekyAnts GeekyAnts is a development and design studio that empowers product development through open-source solutions and agile methodologies. With over 500 client partnerships, 300 community members, 700 projects delivered, and 30 tech partnerships, we are committed to embracing emerging technologies and aiding companies and communities in their adoption. Our excellence has been proven in a diverse range of services, including web and mobile app development, AI, UX design, DevOps, digital health solutions, and more. Serving clients across major industries, including fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce, their expertise lies in building custom internal software, B2B and B2C applications, MVPs, and comprehensive digital transformations. Trusted by industry leaders such as Darden, ICICI Securities, PayPoint, Atsign, Pepperfry, and 100ms, GeekyAnts is dedicated to shaping the future of technology. Check out our website - https://geekyants.com/?utm_source=you... Our Insights - https://geekyants.com/blog?utm_source... Subscribe to our channel for more videos like this -    / geekyants   Also, follow us on: LinkedIn -   / geekyants-india-pvt-ltd   Twitter - https://x.com/geekyants Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geekyantsof... #AIThoughtmakers #AIEngineering #DeveloperLife #AITools #GeekyAnts #FutureOfWork #SoftwareEngineering #AINativeDevelopment #TechPodcast #JuniorDevelopers #ClaudeAI #AIDevelopment #ProblemSolvers #TechCommunity #AIAndDevelopers #BuildWithAI