Some musings on code generation: kintsugi

Hype and reality I've been using AI code generation (Claude, Gemini, Cursor...) for months and I'm familiar with its strengths and weaknesses. It feels like I've gone through whole the hype cycle (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle ) and now I'm firmly on the Plateau of Productivity. Here are some musings covering benefits, disappointments, and a way forward. (The Japanese art of…