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Ask HN: Has AI-generated code changed your perspective on "tech debt"?

A Hacker News user asked the community whether AI-generated code has shifted their view on technical debt, prompting discussion on what aspects of code quality no longer matter. The post questions which previously important coding standards developers now overlook and how the definition of tech debt is evolving in the age of AI.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Has AI-generated code changed your perspective on "tech debt"? 1 point by mavsman 21 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Are there certain things you used to care about that you don't any longer? What even is tech debt to you these days? help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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