The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - High on Crazy Pills
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Aug 1, 2025 The chaotic state of the tech industry is compared to a wild high school party, highlighting reckless AI usage in coding. Developers express skepticism about AI's reliability, fearing a drop in craftsmanship. Despite executive optimism, there's tension over quality versus quantity in coding standards. The complexities of data modeling are explored, emphasizing often-overlooked subtleties. The episode also touches on engaging within a vibrant community of data professionals.
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Tech's AI Coding Party Analogy
- The current AI coding surge feels like a risky high school party with excitement and potential mishaps.
- Many in the tech world have abandoned traditional coding discipline in favor of rapid, AI-generated output.
AI-Generated Massive Code Anecdote
- Joe produced about 5,000 lines of AI-generated code in 30 minutes, switching databases midway.
- Despite working, he was unsure of the code quality and functionality, highlighting risks of AI code trust.
AI Productivity vs Trust Gap
- AI tools increase productivity but developers often distrust their accuracy and output.
- There's a cognitive dissonance between perceived benefit and actual reliability of AI code.
