The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Why AI coding claims don't add up (News)
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Sep 8, 2025 Diving into the skepticism around AI coding claims, Mike Judge questions their actual impact on developer productivity. The folks behind Cactoide unveil an open-source alternative to event platforms like Meetup. Ryan Farley shares the fascinating journey of how RSS triumphed over Microsoft. Dominik Szymański makes a case for switching from Docker to Podman, citing security advantages. Plus, Stripe introduces Tempo, a new layer 1 blockchain aimed at enhancing stablecoin transactions for everyday use.
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AI Coding Gains Are Overstated
- Mike Judge found no statistically significant productivity gains from AI coding in his six-week self-test.
- He concluded AI tools don't produce the claimed 2x speedups and may not meaningfully increase output.
Perception Versus Reality Of AI Productivity
- Developers often misremember how much AI helps them, believing in speedups that studies don't confirm.
- The lack of an indie software boom questions widespread claims that AI dramatically boosts developer output.
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