Once considered a laborious, complex, and highly skill requisite task, the world of coding has changed a lot today. Where previously there was a time when everything had to be written from scratch, and coding libraries didn’t exist, the modern day developer has a world of technology at their disposal to make the process easier. For businesses, it means that their developer teams can churn out code faster than ever before, allowing them to better meet the growing demands of consumers for quicker and better applications.
The latest technological development that’s further expediting coding speeds is AI, and more specifically ChatGPT. ChatGPT puts even more power into the hands of developers, with it now possible to auto-generate code in an instant in whatever programming language needed, all by using simple prompts. Whilst the adoption of ChatGPT and other AI tools in the coding space is already well under way, it’s important to stop and take stock of the cybersecurity implications it may bring with it. It is vital that developers are educated about cybersecurity best practices when using these tools to ensure that the code it produces is secure. For all the responsibility that ChatGPT can take on, the ultimate responsibility for making sure code is safe will always lie with humans. For that reason, precaution around how developers are using this technology is essential.
