Why saying yes to small code changes costs more now
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EDITOR BRIEF
Small feature requests used to be expensive because writing and testing the code took time. The excerpt says that for some changes, the bigger cost is now the discussion about whether to do the work, even when the data or behavior already exists in the system. It gives an example of a simple timestamp shown on a settings page and notes that an agent can draft an initial patch quickly.
INSIGHTS
For learners, this shows that planning and decision-making are now part of coding work, not just typing code. Try using an AI tool to draft a first pass, then practice checking tests, edge cases, and rollout impact before deciding whether to ship.
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