Code Review Isn't Automated Yet, So Programmer Jobs Aren't Either
jessi_cata · x · 2026-11-15
A follow-up in a debate on AI coding and programmer employment. The author argues that since code review is an important part of a programmer's job and remains the bottleneck in AI coding workflows, the profession has not been automated.
The underlying argument: AI tools are great for rapid prototyping and small projects, but large projects prioritize quality—piling up low-quality code creates technical debt, making code review irreplaceable.
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