Ask HN: How to deal with shipping AI-written code you don't understand?
I saw this LinkedIn post from a Meta engineer and it resonated with me: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ali-hamie_im-an-engineer-at-m... > I'm an engineer at Meta and I never felt this uncomfortable doing my job. I'm writing code these days and it all feels like a black box. This new standard of shipping with AI is moving so fast that if we're going to spend our time checking each line of code,…
A Meta engineer has expressed feelings of discomfort with the current trend of AI-written code. The engineer, who works at Meta, feels that the pace of AI integration in software development is moving too quickly. As a result, engineers find themselves shipping code they struggle to fully comprehend. This "black box" approach to AI-generated code raises concerns about understanding the intricacies of every line of code.
The engineer acknowledges that while they understand the high-level principles, they lack the detailed knowledge of each component. This shift in the standard of software engineering goes against their instincts and expertise. They are now grappling with the question of how much understanding is required before proceeding with AI-generated code.
The engineer wonders if other engineers are experiencing similar challenges and seeks advice on how to handle this evolving landscape.
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