Will AI Make You Obsolete? Not If You Become a "Renaissance Developer"
In December 2025, during his final AWS re:Invent keynote, Dr. Werner Vogels addressed the industry's biggest fear: "Will AI make me obsolete?" His answer was definitive: "Absolutely not. If you evolve". Drawing parallels to the original Renaissance, Vogels introduced a 5-part framework for the modern engineer. From embracing "Spec-Driven Development" to mastering "Systems Thinking" like the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone, discover how to transition from a coder to a "Renaissance Developer" and future-proof your craft.