HN debate erupts over 'We Write Code by Hand' manifesto pushing back on AI coding
batmang · hn · 2026-09-21
A Hacker News thread is debating handcraftedcode.org, a manifesto advocating writing code by hand as AI-generated code floods the industry. It frames hand-written code as a craft, raising questions about code quality, deep understanding, and developer identity in the age of AI coding assistants.
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