11 May 2026Tech & AI
Developer abandons AI coding after two years
A programmer's blog post about returning to hand-coding after 24 months of "vibecoding" with AI tools has gained traction on Hacker News, reflecting growing skepticism about LLM-generated code quality. The author cites frustrations with AI hallucinations and maintenance issues after relying heavily on tools like Cursor and Claude for most development work. Industry surveys show 40 percent of developers report reduced code comprehension after six months of heavy AI assistance. This backlash matters because AI coding startups raised billions at sky-high valuations in 2025, betting on permanent workflow transformation. If the productivity gains prove unsustainable, expect investor scrutiny of companies like Cursor, valued at $2.5 billion.
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