The age of token efficiency, the age of libraries

# Summary The software development industry is rapidly adopting AI coding tools, with 84% of developers now using or planning to use them, and AI-generated code already comprising 46% of code in some environments. As companies shift from unlimited token usage to metered, cost-controlled AI services driven by rising enterprise spending, developers' roles are evolving from code implementation to orchestration, forcing the industry to measure both token costs and code trustworthiness—metrics that remain difficult to standardize. This represents a fundamental transformation in how software is built, though the long-term implications for developers remain uncertain.