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Re:AI usage generates a fragile codebase by fergonco on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @07:14AM (#50439226)
I haven't ever seen a human developer inventing requirements.

Not saying it's better or worse. But it's definitely different.

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Re:AI usage generates a fragile codebase by onion2k on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @07:22AM (#50439318)
I haven't ever seen a human developer inventing requirements.

My first startup was building requirements management software for small businesses to solve that exact problem. Devs add things in all the time. It's usually referred to as 'gold plating' or scope creep.

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