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zmfmfmddl | 1 month ago | on: Ask HN: COBOL devs, how are AI coding affecting your work?

The point about the mass of code running the economy being untouched by AI agents is so real. During my years as a developer, I've often faced the skepticism surrounding automation technologies, especially when it comes to legacy languages like COBOL. There’s a perception that as AI becomes more capable, it might threaten specialized roles. However, I believe that the intricacies and context of legacy systems often require human insight that AI has yet to master fully.

I logged my fix for this here: https://thethinkdrop.blogspot.com/2026/01/agentic-automation...

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