EP 64: Do you really NEED software engineering anymore? // DevNexus 2026

The word on the street amidst vibe coding and agents building whole systems and shutting down SaaS products is that software engineering as a profession is dead. Or at least, something you don't need bone up and study for 4 years anymore. But is that really true? On this episode of the Pro Coder Show, I sat down with Java Champion and Spring Advocate @DanVega and we were able to talk about what software fundamentals really mean in this day and age. ==== Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at ==== Join this channel to get access to perks: ALSO SEE: 👀 ✅ HOW do I interview for a job? RESOURCES: 👇 - Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at today! GET MORE: 🎉 - Get a FREE tech ebook at - Follow me on Twitter: Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of "Spring", "Spring Boot", "Spring Framework", "VMware", "Pivotal", or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

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EP 64: Do you really NEED software engineering anymore? // DevNexus 2026 is an episode from Spring Boot Learning Podcast by Greg L. Turnquist.

This episode is 00:18:25 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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