SMRTR ProgrammingSep 28, 2025Hacker News

The AI coding trap

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AI coding agents dramatically accelerate code writing but create a new problem where developers spend most of their time fixing and understanding AI-generated code rather than actually solving problems themselves. This mirrors the "tech lead's dilemma" where experienced developers must choose between quick delivery by doing all the hard work themselves versus properly mentoring junior developers for long-term team health.

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