Re:AI usage generates a fragile codebase
by makeitdouble on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @04:45AM
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> The same way you do not really understand how the Linux kernel works, nor do you know how assembly really works
Thing is we don't write kernel code nor assembly.
It would be an issue if for every API request handler we write we'd also ship a kernel patch or some kernel level helper. That's the situation we're stuck in with agents, they produce a bunch of low level code that we have to either trust or thoroughly review, even as our goal is at a higher level.
IMHO we really need high level and proven solid frameworks that the agents can rely on, and get in exchange high level code that is succinct, simple and readable enough to be properly understood.
Thing is we don't write kernel code nor assembly.
It would be an issue if for every API request handler we write we'd also ship a kernel patch or some kernel level helper. That's the situation we're stuck in with agents, they produce a bunch of low level code that we have to either trust or thoroughly review, even as our goal is at a higher level.
IMHO we really need high level and proven solid frameworks that the agents can rely on, and get in exchange high level code that is succinct, simple and readable enough to be properly understood.