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ChatGPT was barely a month old at the start of 2024, but it and similar AI tools still played a significant role in shaping software development in the past year. However, numerous other developments also influenced software development.
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In 2023, ChatGPT made a significant impact across various domains. So it only made sense for us to start 2024 with a look back at how it affected software development in its
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