Be intentional about how AI changes your codebase

Because of the way that I use AI, I am constantly looking at the code. I usually leave it alone, if I can; even if I don't really like it.

I will, often go back, after the fact, and ask for refactors and documentation.

It works. Probably a lot slower than using agents, but I test every step, and it is a lot faster than I would do it, unassisted.

*adds "be intentional" to the prompt*

Got it, good idea.

My intentionality is that I'll never let it make the changes. I make the changes. I might make changes it suggests, but only upon review and only written with my hands.

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Good content tho!

I've seen a lot of people talking about how AI is making codebases worse. I reject that, people are making codebases worse by not being intentional about how their AI writes code.

This is my take on how to not write slop.

..but unintentional AI (aka Modern Chaos Monkey) is so much more fun!

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