Haskell for all: Beyond agentic coding
AI coding tools are popular, but new evidence suggests they may be breaking developers' focus.
Deep Dive
A developer argues that current 'agentic' AI coding tools, which write code autonomously, often harm productivity. Studies and interviews show they can double idle time, break a developer's flow state, and lead to worse code quality. The author advocates for a 'calm technology' approach, where AI tools minimize interruptions and enhance focus, rather than acting as a distracting intermediary that pulls attention away from the actual work.
Why It Matters
If AI tools disrupt focus, they could slow down software development instead of speeding it up.