Is AI "good" yet? – tracking HN sentiment on AI coding

In plain words

This project tracks developer sentiment on AI-assisted coding by analyzing discussions from Hacker News posts. It surveys opinions from the software development community to gauge whether AI coding tools are meeting practical needs and expectations. The tracker provides insight into how developers perceive the current state and usefulness of AI in their workflow.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A survey website that analyzes Hacker News sentiment toward AI coding.

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