Unpacking the AI Coding Debate: Are Developers Misguided?
Mike Judge challenges the narrative around AI coding tools, suggesting developers might be overestimating their productivity boosts. Why aren’t we drowning in new apps, games, and projects if these tools are so effective?
Key Insights:
- Questioning Productivity: The lack of a “shovelware” explosion hints that many developers may not be leveraging AI’s potential effectively.
- Data Limitations: Trends observed largely stem from early data (pre-April 2025), shortly before AI tools proved their true capability.
- Inflated Metrics: Major tech companies may distort statistics, creating a misconception about user engagement with AI tools.
Judge shares his firsthand experience, highlighting that focused development can yield impressive results—achieved faster than before.
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