#code review

Armin Ronacher argues that the shared language of a software project is maintained through friction, such as code reviews and conversations, and that AI agents might disrupt this by removing valuable knowledge transfer. This insight challenges the assumption that making software development frictionless is always beneficial, highlighting a critical trade-off for AI-assisted coding tools where efficiency may come at the cost of team alignment and shared understanding. Ronacher emphasizes that the shared language is rarely written down; it lives in code review, conversations, and the experience of explaining changes. The friction of reading others&\x27; code and coordinating synchronizes people&\x27;s understanding.