AI coding’s CLI vs. IDE debate is really about whether humans still proofread code

xiaosun86 · x · 2026-08-04

The post argues that the old CLI vs. IDE debate in AI coding is really about a deeper question: whether humans still need to proofread the code the model writes.

The author’s view is that the last mile still suggests yes — humans should remain in the loop to review the output.

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