Is there still a need for software developers?
OK, that was an attention grabbing headline with a serious message. Some people do hint at the fact the next evolution of application development tools may replace the need for developers. Altio’s view is this is not true. We do believe RIA frameworks will provide tools that do indeed empower a broader group of people (e.g. non– technical business analysts) to deliver business solutions, however, this purely enhances the ability for developers to meet business needs.
Software should be a tool used for business success and so needs to make the creation of business solutions as simple as possible. This is the ultimate aim of AltioLive. The same thoughts must be going on at MIT, go take a look at Scratch.
