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Code Is Debt

10 days ago
  • #Code debt
  • #AI coding tools
  • #Software development
  • Two similar companies with different code volumes: Company A (1M lines) vs. Company B (100K lines).
  • Company B is better off due to less code, enabling faster understanding and modification.
  • Code is likened to debt—AI-generated code increases this 'code debt'.
  • Code debt can be good or bad, depending on responsible usage and growth impact.
  • Easy access to debt-generating tools is important, but responsibility lies with the user.