AI Coding: Hype or Tool?

The author argues that current AI coding tools are essentially advanced compilers, their effectiveness overblown. They rely on existing codebases and patterns, not true "AI coding." While AI can boost productivity, the actual gains are limited, and many constraints exist, such as imprecise natural language input and non-deterministic workflows. The author criticizes the excessive investment in AI coding and advocates for focusing on improving fundamental infrastructure such as programming languages, compilers, and libraries, rather than chasing the hype.