Will AI Replace Coders? Future of Software, SaaS & Jobs | Shamik Sharma | SparX

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Shamik Sharma, SVP Product at Atlassian and former Head of Technology at Myntra, to explore how AI is radically transforming software development, programming, and enterprise workflows. They unpack how natural language is becoming the new code, how tools like Lovable are reshaping developer productivity, and why the future of software engineering may not need traditional programmers at all. Shamik shares bold ideas on the rise of vibe coding, why SaaS as we know it is dying, and the untapped potential of multi-agent collaboration, AI-powered IT services, and humanoid robots in the next decade. Mukesh and Shamik also dive into India’s opportunity in this AI wave and what students, engineers, and entrepreneurs must learn now to stay ahead. Whether you're a founder, developer, product leader, or just AI-curious, this conversation will change how you think about technology, work, and learning in the age of AI. Chapters:- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - How software development has evolved over the years 4:19 - Can AI deliver results without well-structured prompts? 6:03 - Core principles of software engineering 8:28 - What should a 20-year-old learn to stay ahead in tech? 12:07 - Challenges AI is solving for companies 15:09 - What exactly are AI-powered IDEs? 20:34 - How AI could boost productivity in the near future 23:07 - The future of coding through the lens of AI 25:16 - Are Indian IT jobs at risk due to AI? 27:36 - Innovative business ideas using AI 29:41 - Is SaaS becoming obsolete? 35:04 - Fresh opportunities to innovate in SaaS 37:53 - Upcoming AI-enabled hardware and devices 41:30 - How enterprises are adapting to AI 47:42 - Rise of single-person unicorn startups 49:41 - The evolution of large language models (LLMs) 56:55 - Shamik's outlook on AI: Optimistic or pessimistic? 58:08 - How AI is making learning easier 59:30 - Ways to leverage ChatGPT effectively 1:03:48 - The future of AI in video generation 1:08:32 - Final thoughts 1:10:12 - Outro Resource List:- What’s a Detailed PRD - https://www.atlassian.com/agile/produ... “Can Artificial Intelligence understand emotions?” Article - https://telefonicatech.com/en/blog/ca... 10 AI Tools that boost Productivity -   / my-ultimate-toolkit-10-ai-tools-that-boost...   “Did Satya Nadella really say SaaS is DEAD?” Article -   / did-satya-nadelle-really-say-saas-is-dead   Review of Meta Rayban Glasses - https://moorinsightsstrategy.com/rese...