What mistakes are software engineers repeating with AI coding tools?

The big one: piling on complexity — plugins, skills, chains — instead of simple prompts. Just like microservices overkill.

Are AI plugins safe for coding tools like Claude or Cursor?

Nope. 10% exploitable, 92% risk with ten installed. Real breaches in 2025 prove it.

How do you keep AI coding simple and effective?

Start with a clear prompt in a plain chat. Skip marketplaces until proven necessary. KISS rules.

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AI Coding Tools Are About to Repeat Software Engineering's Epic Fail

Folks expected AI coding tools to wipe out engineers in a flash. Instead, we're doomed to repeat the same dumb mistakes — unless we learn from 20 years of pain.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 21 views

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Tangled mess of AI plugins and cables versus a single clean prompt on screen

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AI coding tools thrive on simplicity — ditch plugins for plain prompts. 𝕏
Complexity killed software dreams before; it's poisoning AI now. 𝕏
Security risks in plugins are real — 92% exploit chance with just 10. 𝕏

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