Changelog News Never. Let. AI. Write. Your. Tests.
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Jun 9, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a strong argument against relying solely on AI for writing tests, emphasizing the importance of preserving developer intent. Apple’s redesign showcases innovative features, while the conversation dives into AI's profound effects on creativity and development. A controversial AI library's performance is scrutinized, raising concerns about its efficiency. The intriguing new memory format, Memvid 1.0, also makes an appearance, highlighting the need for ongoing awareness in the tech community.
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Never Let AI Write Tests
- Never let AI write your test files or modify test expectations.
- Tests encode your intentions, edge cases, and safety net, so guard them zealously.
Judgment Beats Technical Skill
- Technical skills are rapidly commoditized due to AI, making judgment the most valuable skill.
- Choosing what to do, not if you can do it, is now the key question in software and creative work.
Claude Code as a Daily Tool
- Peter Steinberger runs Claude Code in no prompt mode and gains an hour daily while keeping his Mac stable.
- Claude Code's CLI-first design allows execution and iteration access to the file system, boosting productivity.