Coding is solved? Software is not
The article discusses the evolving landscape of software development in the context of AI coding tools. While coding may be becoming more efficient, the complexities of software development remain challenging. The distinction between coding and software development highlights that understanding intent and managing the development process are still crucial.
- ▪Boris Cherny claims that coding is largely solved for his programming tasks, with AI tools like Claude Code handling most of the coding process.
- ▪Despite faster coding, software development still requires significant time and effort due to the need for clarity in intent and thorough review processes.
- ▪The article emphasizes that software development is about transforming ambiguous requests into reliable systems, which involves more than just writing code.
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| Original publisher | Arcplane |
| Canonical URL | https://arcplane.ai/journal/software-is-not-solved |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 01:50:30 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T02:04:58.856Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T02:04:58.856Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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$ git show 1e081ca -- back to index Coding is solved? Software is not. If coding is becoming solved, why does software still feel hard? A look at what AI agents change, and what they leave behind. May 19, 2026 notes G Gao · 11 min read Boris Cherny, the creator of Claude Code, said in a recent talk: …at this point, it’s safe to say that coding is largely solved - at least for the kind of programming that I do. He described a workflow where Claude Code writes 100% of the code and Claude reviews every pull request, while humans still act as checkpoints for safety and quality. The line works because AI coding tools can feel both magical and disappointing.
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