Reducing Code Output Could Be Key to Cutting AI Slop, Developer Argues
mattpocockuk · x · 2026-09-01
Developer Matt Pocock suggests that a smart way to reduce AI-generated slop is to produce less code. He proposes forcing code review to continually reduce code while keeping cyclomatic complexity low, as less code means less to maintain and fewer bugs. He also highlights the value of giving AI agents simple goals, even if execution requires ingenuity.
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