The problem is not the AI code, but nobody knows anything anymore

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Last updated Updated: Sep 28, 2026 · Created Created:Sep 26, 2026 · 4 min read recently updated Recent changes Sep 28 today published · 871 words

If we think Is writing code dead, and AI is generating all codebases, I still think the bigger problem is people or full teams not knowing anything anymore about the system architecture or the intent behind why certain choices have been made.

This tweet summarizes the current state at larger companies, where middle management is pushing AI hard:

I am done with this shit. It is over. The state of engineering right now is horrible. It has been half a month since I started a new role at a big company. Nobody knows anything here. The specs, code, tests, PRDs, tickets, resolution of those tickets, reports, etc., everything is made by Claud...