Why 2025 Will See Natural Language as the Future of Development
Major Takeaways Who gets to build software in the natural language era? Natural language interfaces remove the technical barrier to creation. Instead of learning syntax, anyone can describe their idea in plain English and see it built. Everyday users, teachers, realtors, consultants, small business owners, are becoming “citizen developers.” By 2025, 70% of new applications will be built with low-code or no-code tools (up from 25% in 2020), proving this shift is mainstream. What happens to professional developers when AI can “code”? Developers shift from writing boilerplate code to acting as curators, coaches, and quality guardians for AI-generated solutions. They orchestrate multiple AI agents, review outputs, ensure security, and align solutions with broader business goals. This preserves trust and creativity, while freeing developers from repetitive tasks to focus on design, innovation, and problem-solving. Why should businesses care about natural language interfaces? With NLIs, busi...