# Ask HN: Does taste matter when writting code > Source: > Published: 2026-06-18 11:27:19+00:00 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: