Ask HN: AI productivity gains – do you fire devs or build better products?
Summary
The Hacker News thread discusses AI-driven productivity gains in software development, debating whether AI should replace developers or help teams build better products. Contributors share experiences with AI-assisted coding (e.g., Claude, Copilot), noting substantial boilerplate and testing gains but concerns about reliability, architectural integrity, and the risk of layoffs. The discussion highlights that productivity improvements may not translate to profits or faster time to market in all contexts, and emphasizes governance and strategy when adopting AI in engineering teams.