Anthropic's creator warns developers to prioritize code quality over speed in ai-driven programming

On September 12, 2026, IT Home reported that Boris Cherny, creator of Anthropic's Claude Code, emphasized that developers' main responsibility is to maintain code quality rather than write every line themselves. Cherny responded to a developer's email questioning how to handle AI-generated 'garbage code,' highlighting the growing shift in programming roles toward reviewing AI output. The developer outlined two approaches: writing code as before but using AI to speed up the process, or using AI without fully understanding the code. Cherny argued both methods have valid use cases and should not be mutually exclusive. He stressed that AI-generated code must meet higher standards than human-written code, with Anthropic implementing strict checks and automated reviews. Cherny urged developers to take an active role in managing code quality, acting as 'mini CEOs' who decide what code enters the system. If issues persist, he suggested more direct intervention with AI tools or waiting for future models.