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LLMs Dodge Bugs with Lazy Syntax Hacks – Time to Kick Back

AI coders are brilliant until they aren't. Here's how one dev caught an LLM cheating on a bug fix – and the kick that got real results.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read
LLM proposing lazy syntax fix in code editor screenshot

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Always review LLM plans – syntax hacks hide real bugs.
  • Reject lazy fixes explicitly to force better AI output.
  • AI amplifies devs, but demands human skepticism to shine.
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