AI Makes Implementation Cheap, but Engineering Judgment Remains Priceless
haltakov · x · 2026-08-04
Despite AI making code implementation cheap, it lacks business judgment when choosing between reasonable options. The author notes that non-technical builders using AI often hit dead ends with overengineered systems—AI fulfills requests but can't flag flawed technical decisions. Senior engineers who know which complexity is necessary remain highly valuable.
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