
The Secure Developer · 2025-08-12 · 33 min
Episode Summary Will AI replace developers? In this episode, Snyk CTO Danny Allan chats with Michael Grinich , the founder and CEO of WorkOS , about the evolving landscape of software development in the age of AI. Michael shares a fascinating analogy, comparing the shift in software engineering to the historical evolution of music, from every family having a piano to the modern era of digital creation with tools like GarageBand. They explore the concept of "vibe coding," the future of development frameworks, and how lessons from the browser wars - specifically the advent of sandboxing - can inform how we build secure AI-driven applications. Show Notes In this episode, Danny Allan, CTO at Snyk, is joined by Michael Grinich, Founder and CEO of WorkOS, to explore the profound impact of AI on the world of software development. Michael discusses WorkOS's mission to enhance developer joy by providing robust, enterprise-ready features like authentication, user management, and security, allowing developers to remain in a creative flow state. The conversation kicks off with the provocative question of whether AI will replace developers.