Developers are attached to tools because tools encode trust
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Read the full articleDevelopers often form strong attachments to tools like Vim and Emacs because these tools can be customized to fit their workflows, building trust over time. Despite the rise in AI-assisted coding tools, trust in AI outputs remains low among developers due to their evolving nature and lack of precision. Trust in tools is linked to consistent performance and integration into reliable development processes.
