81% of people more wary of dependencies due to AI
13 days ago
- #AI
- #Software Development
- #Dependencies
- 81.63% of respondents are more wary of software dependencies due to AI usage.
- AI tooling changes the assumption that dependencies are written by knowledgeable developers.
- AI code helpers may add unnecessary dependencies without proper validation.
- Maintainers adopting AI-first approaches could lead to more unchecked code changes.
- Review fatigue from rapid AI-generated changes may increase dependency risks.
- Teams should reduce dependency footprints and review existing dependencies regularly.
- Pre-approved dependencies and stricter approval processes can mitigate risks.
- Improving test suites can help catch errors caused by dependencies.
- The poll had 49 votes, indicating a small but strong trend toward wariness.
- Future polls should separate 'The Same' and 'Don’t Care' options for clarity.