Reflections on the universal artificial enthusiasm

The author analyzes the current hype surrounding generative AI tools in software development. The text raises the question of the difference between quickly creating prototypes with AI and actually maintaining complex systems. The author draws an analogy to automatic irrigation: having a working system does not mean that the profession of an agronomist (or programmer) has disappeared. The main point is that despite the usefulness of AI tools, hasty predictions about the obsolescence of developers are premature. Problems arise when trying to make changes to code written by AI, which requires a deep understanding of the architecture rather than just automating the process. The article calls for a more balanced approach to adopting new technologies, emphasizing that tools should complement the skills of specialists rather than creating the illusion that development has become a completely autonomous process.