I'm sorry, but you still have to think
The article discusses the limitations of using AI agents for software refactoring, specifically referencing DHH's experiments with rewriting Rails code in Rust. It argues that AI-generated code often lacks the necessary context for critical architectural decisions, requiring human oversight.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing necessity of human expertise in software engineering as AI tools become more prevalent in development workflows.
DHH, the creator of the Ruby on Rails framework, decided to rewrite Campfire Once from Ruby on Rails to Rust. Or rather ask a clanker to do it for him, as he can't stand reading or writing the Rust code himself. After that he added rewrites in other languages , like Elixir and Go.
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