Clean Code Still Matters in AI Era, Says Uncle Bob
burny_tech · x · 2026-07-25
Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) emphasized that clean code remains crucially important, even when using AI agents. He noted that we need to figure out how to get agents to produce it, as they need it as much as human developers do. Instead of manually reviewing code, Martin now relies on automated tools to review it and produce the data needed to ensure the code remains clean.
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