LLMs and almost good code

· Chris · June 9, 2026, 6:40 a.m.
Summary
The author discusses how top-tier language models (LLMs) generate code that is often more complex than necessary, potentially complicating long-term maintenance despite solving short-term issues effectively. Drawing from personal experience with a project involving CRUD operations, the author reflects on the implications of using LLMs in software development.
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