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AI coding assistants currently excel at factual research and boilerplate generation but struggle with nuanced writing and architectural refactoring. Specialized structural optimization tools remain necessary for high-quality software.

Impact: Strategic AI deployment maximizes efficiency gains while preserving architectural integrity and reducing technical debt accumulation.

— from API Design, AI Productivity, and Software Architecture Strategy · AI + a16z· Mar 24, 2026