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.