🔗 On knowing what code to throw away

This article discusses a shift in coding practices due to the emergence of agentic coding tools. The emphasis has moved from merely writing code to knowing what to remove, as the ability to generate code has become abundant while the skill of effective curation remains scarce.

The article compares this change to Michelangelo's sculpting process, where the focus is on revealing the form within the marble rather than adding more material. As a result, software engineers now face the challenge of discerning which elements are essential, recognizing that the skill of editing is more crucial than the act of building itself.