Coding in 2025: What’s Changed Since 2020?

Five years ago, coding was all about writing logic line by line. Today? It’s about collaborating with AI, integrating tools smarter than ever, and focusing more on problem-solving than syntax.

Here’s what’s different in 2025: 

✅ AI assistants are part of every workflow

✅ Prompt engineering is now a dev skill

✅ Code reviews often include AI-generated suggestions

✅ More abstraction, less boilerplate

✅ Developers are curating, not just coding

✅ Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Replit have redefined “productivity”

✅ Learning to code now means learning how to talk to machines

But one thing hasn’t changed: understanding the fundamentals still matters.

What’s the biggest shift you’ve noticed as a developer since 2020?

👇 Drop your thoughts or trends you’ve seen below—curious to hear others’ takes.