Software engineers and technology leaders have called on Nigerian developers to integrate artificial intelligence tools while retaining first-principles critical thinking and human judgment when building software systems.
The advice was delivered during the second Dev Hangout hosted by the Dev Mentorship Community (DMC) in Gbagada, Lagos, themed “Building in the AI Age: From Idea to Production.” Senior Software Engineer and DMC Convener Samuel Olabamiji explained that while beginners can easily access programming basics using AI, structured mentorship remains vital for cultivating engineers who can manage real-world infrastructure.
Presenters warned against blind reliance on automated code generation, noting that AI models frequently produce inaccurate outputs, commonly known as hallucinations.
Ayodeji Abodunrin, who leads banking and payments at 9jaPay, stressed that developers must treat AI strictly as an auxiliary tool rather than a substitute for system architecture.
He highlighted the concept of "harness engineering"—building validation systems to intercept AI mistakes before production.
Panelists Babatope Adeoye and Wale Timothy urged emerging developers to master foundational fundamentals, security, and scalability rather than competing with automation.
"We need to see AI as a tool and treat it as a tool... Don’t let it replace your human perspective or make critical engineering decisions." — Ayodeji Abodunrin, Lead Engineer at 9jaPay
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