The two worlds of programming: why developers who make the same observations about LLMs come to opposite conclusions
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A personal essay contrasting two camps in software development: those who see LLMs as accelerating progress versus those who view them as amplifying existing industry dysfunction. The author argues the current software crisis stems from prioritizing stock prices over quality, creating an environment where poor practices flourish and LLMs simply automate existing problems.
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