Eight Myths on Software Engineering and GenAI(queue.acm.org)
234 points by tchalla 12 hours ago | 197 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • The '14% coding time' myth-busting is flawed because cheap code changes how we structure work
  • The argument that AI only automates coding ignores how AI reduces the need for coding precursors like design
  • Dismissing current research because future AI will do it is a weak, overused argument
  • LLM-driven coding drains personal satisfaction and disconnects developers from their projects
  • The article relies on outdated or poorly-chosen studies, undermining its credibility