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1. AyanamiKaine · 1789978561 · focus · HN ↗

   I really don't know what to feel about AI generated code. It's clear that it improves velocity dramatically in code output. It has some value to it. But what is the cost?

   While I code without the help of AI, sometimes I feel like I am being left behind.

   Ohh you wrote only 400 lines today? I shipped a whole app while being in the gym... hits hard.

   1. dev_hugepages · 1789978851 · focus · HN ↗

      If that makes you feel better, the guy who vibecoded an app in one sitting will probably have 0 clue on how the code works, the app itself will look like the average claude eyesore and the docs will be unreadable by humans without stimulants

      1. AyanamiKaine · 1789979223 · focus · HN ↗

         Sadly, not. I trying to work with doctor's offices to improve their productivity with IT support and better structure for workers to work with patients.

         You don't want to know how often I heard: "But I saw on Instagram, with AI it can be done cheaper and faster".

         The people that would pay me don't care for good docs, eyesore, or if the programmer actually knows how the app works. They care for how fast are you done? And how much does it cost?

         1. Krei-se · 1789979622 · focus · HN ↗

            Leave your card to fix the mess later.
         2. latexr · 1789980341 · focus · HN ↗

            > "But I saw on Instagram, with AI it can be done cheaper and faster".

            You’re a doctor. What’s your reaction when a patient rejects your diagnosis due to something they saw on Instagram?

            > The people that would pay me don't care for good docs, eyesore, or if the programmer actually knows how the app works.

            Do they care for liability?

         3. SkiFire13 · 1789988138 · focus · HN ↗

            > with AI it can be done cheaper and faster

            And they are probably right. But they are probably also missing that this will translate to worse quality. You know, the classic "you can only pick two among good, cheap and fast"

      2. sysguest · 1789979809 · focus · HN ↗

         well even if the results are crap, it still has big economic influence:

         "since I can use AI to create this app this much, I'll pay you less"

         "although current AI made this crap, it'll outpace you eventually, so I'll pay you less"

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