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AI-Powered Coding and Software Engineering: How It Is Changing Computer Science

AI-Powered Coding and Software Engineering: How It Is Changing Computer Science Education. A computer science student can now describe a programming problem in ordinary language and receive an explanation, algorithm, code example, debugging suggestions, test cases, and documentation within minutes. That sounds like an educational breakthrough. It can also create a serious educational problem. If a student uses an intelligent coding tool to understand a difficult concept, compare algorithms, identify a bug, or receive feedback, the technology can strengthen learning. But if the student simply accepts generated code without understanding it, the same technology can hide weaknesses in programming fundamentals. This tension is becoming increasingly important because AI-assisted development is no longer a niche experiment. The 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey reported that 84% of respondents were using or planning to use AI tools in their development process , compared with 76% in 2024....