Quoting Andrew Kelley
Zig creator Andrew Kelley uses the metaphor of 'digital smell' to argue that over-reliance on AI-assisted coding produces a recognizable, low-quality code style, warning developers to be mindful of the boundaries of AI tool usage.
Simon Willison · May 1, 2026
Quoting Matthew Yglesias
Matthew Yglesias's quote highlights two paths for AI-assisted programming: personal 'vibecoding' versus professional software companies using AI to build better products, with the latter being the more sustainable value creation model.
Simon Willison · Apr 28, 2026