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Ask HN: Does taste matter when writting code

A Hacker News user asked whether taste matters in coding, sparking discussion about the role of human judgment and discernment in software development as AI tools advance. Commenters affirmed that taste, including the ability to detect code smell, is important in knowledge work.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Does taste matter when writting code 2 points by rafaepta 24 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments Taste is valued as a scarce resource as AI gains ground. I totally believe that when designing and writing an essay, human dimension and taste matter. Does it matter for coding? help ungreased0675 12 minutes ago | next [–] Judgement and discernment matter in most knowledge work. Code smell is a real thing. reply functionmouse 18 minutes ago | prev | next [–] Sure, it matters everywhere. reply Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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