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ResearchPapers 24 Aug 2026 HN

Coding expertise is going to collapse from AI reliance

TLDR

An essay by Lars Faye argues that widespread reliance on AI for coding will erode developers' underlying expertise over time, as engineers increasingly accept AI output without understanding it. The post compares the dynamic to GPS dependency degrading spatial reasoning. The author does not argue against AI use but calls for deliberate practice structures to counteract skill atrophy in software teams.

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