Code Generation Debate

This cluster centers on discussions about code generation tools, their benefits for boilerplate and automation, drawbacks like debugging issues, and debates on whether reliance on codegen indicates flaws in programming languages.

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Sample Comments

cortesoft Dec 6, 2017 View on HN

Code generation is cheating, and doesn't really count.

dmitriid Jul 31, 2017 View on HN

If you need a code generator to generate boilerplate... something's wrong with your language

ilaksh Oct 18, 2023 View on HN

How does it do with code generation?

joelhaasnoot Sep 30, 2011 View on HN

It's "just" a code generation tool

bad_user Apr 5, 2011 View on HN

I don't see code-generation; what are you referring to?

Martinzokov Aug 17, 2022 View on HN

That looks quite cool! Seems like you've gone for a fully-featured code gen tool

Vermin2000 Dec 1, 2025 View on HN

Some of my thoughts on the strengths and weakness of code generation and how you can make things better.

flaque Feb 2, 2017 View on HN

Ah, thanks! :D What about "code-generation"? Would that work better?

closeparen May 6, 2020 View on HN

How does this differ from code generation?

Mahn Dec 31, 2014 View on HN

As someone who has never used a code generator before, what is the use case for this?