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AI accelerates development, prompting a rethink of quality and future of software

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The author reflects on the rapid advancements in AI, specifically how tasks that once took years can now be accomplished in hours or days. This acceleration, termed "vibecoding," presents a new, lower bar for effort and a sense of vertigo for those experiencing it. However, the author stresses the need to move beyond this initial excitement and fundamentally rethink what constitutes quality work, as the industry will not wait and may resort to brute-force methods. The piece highlights the unacceptability of the current state of software development in light of these new capabilities, though the long-term implications remain uncertain. AI

IMPACT Accelerated development cycles challenge traditional notions of software quality and may displace jobs if not adapted to.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from an individual reflecting on AI's impact on development speed and quality.

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AI accelerates development, prompting a rethink of quality and future of software

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    ok and i guess to be fair: to all the vibecoders out there who think because it took 30 minutes / 2 hours / 7 days to do something that would have taken years b

    ok and i guess to be fair: to all the vibecoders out there who think because it took 30 minutes / 2 hours / 7 days to do something that would have taken years before: it just took you 30 minutes and that is now _the lowest bar_ you should expect from your effort. It's supercool, …

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