Correction: Codebase Quality Still Matters in the Era of AI Coding
bendee983 · x · 2026-08-08
A developer pushed back against the notion that you can get a lot done with AI simply by ignoring codebase quality. He emphasized that even when coding with AI and not reviewing every line, the underlying quality of the codebase remains crucial.
Well-structured code without irrelevant or distracting modules allows AI agents to operate more efficiently and effectively.
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