Software Development has a 996 Problem
15 days ago
- #996 Work Culture
- #AI in Software Development
- #Code Quality
- The myth that more code output equals better outcomes is debunked, as seen in the critique of '996' work culture.
- AI-generated code increases volume but leads to more derivative, bloated, and unmanageable software.
- Code churn is rising, with AI-generated code being changed or discarded quickly, indicating lower quality.
- Software development is about decision-making, not just typing—every line of code is a liability requiring maintenance.
- AI should be used as a tool to free up human time for problem-framing, editing, and system ownership, not as a replacement.
- The focus should shift from code quantity to quality, leveraging AI for drudgery while humans innovate.