The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source AI makes tech debt more expensive (News)
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Nov 18, 2024 AI is reshaping the landscape of technical debt, making it costlier while underscoring the need for solid code and human oversight. The discussion dives into the strange phenomenon of ghost job ads and how Bluesky is faring in today's competitive social media world. A passionate rant against so-called best practices reveals the importance of adaptability in software design. Additionally, exciting developments in binary vector embeddings showcase the future of tech advancements. Tune in for insights on navigating this evolving digital ecosystem!
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AI and Tech Debt
- AI increases the cost of tech debt by widening the gap between low-debt and high-debt coding velocity.
- Focus on refactoring legacy code before using AI tools.
Managing Tech Debt with AI
- Instead of forcing AI to handle thorny legacy code issues, prioritize human refactoring.
- Make code manageable for AI to operate smoothly.
Ghost Jobs Prevalence
- Research suggests up to 21% of job ads might be "ghost jobs," particularly in specialized industries and larger firms.
- This can be attributed to the low cost of posting and maintaining a talent pipeline.