Reality check on AI coding: Agent writes basic tests, not software factories
yacineMTB · x · 2026-08-18
The author contrasts the hype around AI "software factories" with their practical experience. They note that their own AI agent is currently limited to basic tasks, such as writing a test to verify that a PostgreSQL unique index prevents duplicate row insertion, highlighting the gap between expectations and reality in AI-assisted development.
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