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I'm going back to writing code by hand
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The author returns to writing code by hand after exploring the limits of software development without direct involvement. Key insights include the comparison of "em-dash" in AI writing to "god-object" in AI coding and the concept of vibe-coding enhancing the development process.
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- Praise: AI tools can effectively explain complex code architectures, aiding developers in understanding messy codebases, which is crucial for successful refactoring.
- Praise: The approach of designing interfaces and ownership rules before coding can lead to more coherent and manageable code, emphasizing the importance of architecture in software development.
- Concern: AI often proves to be ineffective in practical coding scenarios, as it can generate solutions that introduce more complexity and debugging challenges.
- Concern: Relying solely on AI for code generation can lead to a lack of understanding of the underlying architecture, resulting in issues that are difficult to trace and fix.