AI Code Generation: More Hype Than Substance?
This article critiques the limitations of AI code generation tools. The author argues that while AI-generated code might look plausible, it's fraught with hidden dangers. AI simply predicts patterns in language to generate code, lacking true engineering thinking and understanding of runtime environments. This results in code that is hard to understand, debug, and reuse. In contrast, modular programming, referencing excellent open-source projects and documentation, are more helpful in writing high-quality code. Ultimately, the author points out that the core of software engineering lies in thinking and understanding, not just writing code.
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