AI Can Make You Suck Faster Too

Summary

Jordan Andersen argues that generative AI speeds up code production without solving the harder parts of software development: product judgment, architecture, security, and operational expertise. After testing DeepSeek, he found that working code could still be fragile and poorly designed. The essay warns that blind trust in plausible chatbot advice may expose applications and sensitive user data to serious risks. AI can help experienced developers turn ideas into software, but it does not replace domain knowledge or rigorous review.