I'm currently collaborating on a React project, and I've noticed my coding partner is making rapid advancements, but their code quality is concerning. We have files that are quite large and exhibit poor structural practices, such as excessive use of useState hooks and inadequate component separation. This has led me to wonder if they might be relying on AI to generate their code. Is there any way to analyze our codebase to identify files that could potentially be AI-generated? I want to evaluate whether to enforce stricter coding standards or have a discussion with them about their use of AI. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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As long as there’s no valid reason to outlaw AI, like major security issues, enforcing coding standards should be your focus. That way, they can still use AI while maintaining quality. Sure, if they save time with AI, they can also spend a few minutes tidying up their code afterwards.
You might want to consider doing some peer programming sessions. Watching them code live can reveal a lot about their processes. Regardless, it's always good to have coding standards in place. If their AI-generated code aligns with those standards, then it's not really a problem, right?
Totally agree! AI can be super helpful, but it shouldn't replace a developer's skill. It’s best used as a guide or a learning tool. If they’re just copy-pasting, that's an issue, but if they’re using it smartly, it could actually improve productivity.