Does code quality still matter?

This article by Mark Seemann examines the relevance of code quality in an era where LLMs increasingly write code. It contrasts traditional human-written code, where quality aids readability and maintainability, with a hypothetical future where humans no longer read or edit code. The author argues that code quality, focused on human cognition, may become obsolete if LLMs generate code in languages optimized for machines. The piece raises critical questions about technical debt, YOLO coding practices, and the evolution of programming languages, ultimately suggesting that quality still matters as long as humans are responsible for reviewing and maintaining the code.