> The problem is some developers now just submit code for review that they didn't bother to read.

Can you blame them? All the AI companies are saying “this does a better job than you ever could”, every discussion topic on AI includes at least one (totally organic, I’m sure) comment along the lines of “I’ve been developing software for over twenty years and these tools are going to replace me in six months. I’m learning how to be a plumber before I’m permanently unemployed.” So when Claude spits out something that seems to work with a short smoke test, how can you blame developers for thinking “damn the hype is real. LGTM”?

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jf22 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I'm an 99% organic person (I suppose I have tooth fillings) and the new models write code better than I do.

I've been using LLMS for 14+ months now and they've exceeded my expectations.

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HoldOnAMinute 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Not only do they exceed expectations, but any time they fall down, you can improve your instructions to them. It's easy to get into a virtuous cycle.

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xienze 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

So are you learning a trade? Or do you somehow think you’ll be one of the developers “good enough” to remain employed?

	▲	jf22 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I have a physical goods side hustle already and I'm brainstorming ideas about a trade I can do that will benefit from my programming experience. I'm thinking HVAC or painting lines in parking lots. HVAC because I can program smart systems and parking lot lines because I can use google maps and algos to propose more efficient parking lot designs to existing business owners. There is that paradox when if something becomes cheaper there is more demand so we'll see what happens. Finally, I'm a mediocre dev that can only handle 2-3 agents at a time so I probably won't be good enough.

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bluefirebrand 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

> Can you blame them?

Yes I absolutely can and do blame them