Changelog News Why AI coding claims don't add up
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Sep 8, 2025 Explore the skepticism around AI coding claims, as a seasoned coder questions the promised productivity boosts. Discover Cactoide's open-source alternative to Meetup and the resilience of RSS against tech giants. Dive into the security benefits of Podman as a Docker replacement and Stripe's innovative Tempo blockchain aiming to transform real-world transactions. Each segment showcases intriguing stories and challenges in the evolving tech landscape.
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AI Coding Speed Claims Don’t Match Reality
- Mike Judge tested his own productivity and found no statistically significant speedup from AI coding tools over six weeks.
- He concludes AI isn't delivering massive 2x productivity gains many claim.
Perception Versus Output In AI Productivity
- Developers routinely overestimate productivity gains from AI, sometimes thinking they're 20% faster while data shows the opposite.
- Mike questions why we don't see a flood of new indie software if AI were truly that transformative.
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