The Perils of Speed: LLM-Generated Code and the Erosion of Quality

This article expresses concern over the increasing use of LLMs for code generation, not opposing LLMs themselves but highlighting the importance of code quality and maintainability. While LLM-generated code can be efficient, it often violates project conventions, lacks readability, and is difficult to maintain in the long term. The author urges developers to prioritize code quality over speed, suggesting better utilization of LLMs through precise prompts and examples to ensure generated code adheres to project standards, rather than relying solely on the model for maintainability.