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AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software
The captured thread complicates the title’s claim: commenters distinguish code volume from shipped software, while debating whether review, requirements, and safety controls can keep AI-generated work usable.
Why it matters: For teams adopting coding agents, the discussion suggests tracking completed work separately from code volume and treating review, requirements, and security controls as part of the workflow—not assuming that passing tests or automated review settles every risk.
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