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34% of AI developers do not have formal training in programming

Manu Ramalho
Manu Ramalho

A survey reveals that 34% of people who use AI to create software do not have formal training in programming.

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A recent survey revealed that 34% of people who create software using artificial intelligence tools do not have formal programming training. The number surprises and reinforces a trend that has been consolidated: AI is democratizing software development. For these creators, the label "non-traditional builder" is not a demerit — 40% of them claim that technology helped them deliver more value to their organizations.

IA programming: what do the data reveal about developers?

The numbers are expressive. According to the survey, two thirds of these non-traditional builders plan to continue using AI over the next one to two years, and 36% expect to significantly increase this use. This indicates that dependence on tools such as code copilots and low code platforms is not a passing fad, but a structural change in the way software is produced.

The data is detailed in the [Local News 8] (https://localnews8.com/stacker-ai/2026/08/12/34-of-people-shipping-software-using-ai-tools-have-no-formal-programming-background) report, which highlights the impact of AI on developers' profile. Research shows that access to these tools is reducing the technical barrier that historically limited entry into the area.

Who are the non-traditional builders in the AI?

The term "non-traditional builder" describes professionals who, without a degree in computer science or formal programming courses, can create functional software supported by AI. This group includes designers, business analysts, entrepreneurs and professionals from completely different areas that in the past would run into the complexity of the code.

They do not replace traditional software engineers, but expand the range of people capable of turning ideas into digital solutions. The AI acts as a bridge between intention and implementation, allowing those who understand the problem — but do not master syntax of languages — to build useful tools.

Impact of IA programming on the future of development

The rise of these "no formal training" developers brings opportunities and challenges to businesses and the labor market. On the one hand, diversity of origins helps to solve problems with new perspectives. On the other hand, the quality and safety of the code produced by

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Source: localnews8.com

Manu Ramalho

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Manu Ramalho

Sou Manu Ramalho, publicitária com 16 anos de estrada conectando marcas e pessoas. Como fundadora da EME Marketing Digital, sempre busquei o marketing estratégico para gerar conexões autênticas. Aqui, mergulho na fronteira da inteligência artificial como analista de tendências. Meu foco é traduzir a complexidade de NLP, novos modelos de linguagem e papers acadêmicos para o mundo real, sempre com um olhar atento à regulamentação, ética e aos impactos sociais que essa tecnologia imprime na nossa sociedade.

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