In the Age of Vibe Coding, How Much Do Programming Skills Still Matter?

Application-focused AI and niche programming skills show fastest growth

Prompt engineers are taking over and cashing in

Application-focused AI and niche programming skills show fastest growth — Figure 5. Application-focused AI and niche programming skills show fastest growth Source: Revelio Labs, November 2025

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