Claude-Generated Code Diagrams May Not Be Worth the Overhead
round · x · 2026-08-17
A developer argues that using Claude to generate visual diagrams of codebases for discussion may not be efficient for complex systems. The overhead of understanding the diagrams and fixing the "slop" is high. The author suggests that consistent domain language, deep modules, and reading the actual code is a better approach.
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