There is an increasing trend on the internet stating that in the AI era, code longevity is “questionable if not problematic". The argument continues, “if AI can rewrite everything at 10x speed, why write long-lasting code at all?”
I believe that's an illusion. And I think it's mostly coming from people who don't maintain anything.
The Pitch Sounds Great If You Squint
The argument is appealing. AI rewrites happen quickly. Messy codebase. Why not just throw it all away and regenerate something cleaner when requirements change?
It's like freedom. It's the sensation of advancement. Nevertheless, it's also the engineering way to say "who cares about savings, just make more money".
