AI Can Write More of the Code. We Still Have to Engineer the System. | Armando Picón

The author argues that while AI agents can automate implementation and assist with analysis, design, and testing, human engineers remain responsible for defining system behavior and verifying results. To manage AI-assisted development effectively, engineers should maintain durable project guides, specify clear acceptance cases before generating code, and rigorously evaluate verification evidence rather than relying solely on agent claims. Open article →