Automating Away the Fun Parts
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AI coding tools are increasingly automating the parts of software development that engineers actually enjoy — writing new code — while leaving them with more of what they dislike: reviewing code, especially AI-generated code that's harder to scrutinize. The author argues that developers are already skipping thorough review of AI-generated code when tests pass, creating quality risks. A CMU study on Cursor is cited showing initial velocity gains followed by persistent increases in static analysis warnings and code complexity, causing long-term slowdowns. The author suggests AI tools should instead be redirected toward design and code review processes rather than code generation.
