The velocity dashboard hides the bill. AI code is up, but copy/paste spiked & refactoring dropped. As a GitKraken Ambassador, I track reality: thinning your sen
A GitKraken Ambassador observed that while AI-related code contributions have increased, the use of copy-pasting has also risen, and refactoring has declined. This trend suggests a potential talent misallocation, with a risk analysis indicating a critical issue for senior engineering talent by 2026. AI
IMPACT Increased AI code contributions may mask underlying issues like reduced refactoring and increased copy-pasting, potentially impacting long-term code quality and engineering team efficiency.