SMRTR ProgrammingNov 30, 2025Lobsters

Antifragile Programming and Why AI Won’t Steal Your Job

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Writing antifragile code becomes easier to debug over time, unlike typical fragile codebases that grow harder to maintain. Most developers struggle with scaling complexity without systems collapsing, explaining why a tiny fraction write the code we rely on daily. Defensive programming and thorough testing help achieve antifragility, though it's not always worth the cost for simple projects.

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