Why Write Code in 2026

(softwaredoug.com)

24 points | by zdw 2 hours ago

5 comments

  • vips7L 1 hour ago
    I still exclusively write my code. The quality is higher. I know exactly how it works. It’s more extensible. You don’t have to generate it.
    • sph 21 minutes ago
      In fact, not many people know that these days, but a human doing a thing by bashing their head against it, often tends to improve. My hand-written code is my best yet. My breadth of knowledge, wider than ever.
    • bigstrat2003 25 minutes ago
      In fact, it's better not to generate it imo. Like you said the quality is higher, and by the time I get done reviewing the LLM's output I haven't really saved time over just doing it myself. LLMs are only useful for things you can verify extremely quickly (like a short script), or for things where you don't care about the quality.
      • glouwbug 2 minutes ago
        Turns out you internalize it when you write it and refactor it with iteration
  • light_hue_1 32 minutes ago
    This is too generic. There's some code I need to write like core abstractions that are going to set the pace for everything. Or tricky steps that can look good without actually working well.

    Then there's the mass. I don't need that anymore. The mountains of boilerplate, etc.

    I write little islands which need high judgement that are then connected by the obvious goo.

  • FounderGod 46 minutes ago
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  • olsondv 1 hour ago
    TL;DR: Write it so you’re actively involved and not a passive reviewer. Then a sign up link for his course.
  • marsven_422 50 minutes ago
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