The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Never. Let. AI. Write. Your. Tests. (News)
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Jun 9, 2025 Diwank argues against using AI for writing tests, stressing the importance of human oversight in development. Apple unveils exciting redesigns across its platforms. The rise of AI is shifting focus from technical skills to judgment in coding. Peter Steinberger shares his experience with Claude Code, redefining how he interacts with technology. The Memvid 1.0 proposal sparks community debate over performance and the quality of AI-generated content, revealing tensions in the software development landscape.
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Never Let AI Write Tests
- Never let AI write your tests; they encode your true intentions and edge cases.
- Use AI only for test planning, scenario suggestion, and debugging, but guard your test code zealously.
Rise of Judgment Over Skill
- AI commoditizes technical skills, making judgment the critical skill to develop.
- The value lies in choosing what tasks or perspectives to focus on, not just technical ability.
Claude Code is My Computer
- Peter Steinberger uses Claude Code daily, saving an hour each day without issues.
- Claude Code integrates deeply with the command line, improving productivity beyond IDE plugins.