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User questions AI code generation benefits, citing technical debt

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A user on Mastodon questioned the legitimacy of AI-generated code, suggesting that only 10-20% of development time is spent on writing code. They also noted that AI-generated code could introduce technical debt, potentially negating any gains. While some individuals report positive short-term results for personal projects, the user expressed skepticism about the long-term sustainability of these benefits. AI

RANK_REASON Single user opinion on a social media platform about AI code generation, lacking broader industry impact or new information.

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User questions AI code generation benefits, citing technical debt

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// infosec.exchange/@jaythvv/1170 23948737805171 The numbers seem legit as¹ only 10–20 % of the time goes into writing code. And the numbers easily ca

    RE: https:// infosec.exchange/@jaythvv/1170 23948737805171 The numbers seem legit as¹ only 10–20 % of the time goes into writing code. And the numbers easily can get negative if the generated code introduces more technical debt than the average programmer. I get reports from some…

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