Why AI Should Build Your Scaffolding, Not Your Code

Instead of debating whether AI will replace developers, this article proposes a more practical approach: using AI to rapidly build temporary tools and exploratory code that accelerate understanding of complex problems. By reframing AI as a scaffolding tool—something that enables rather than replaces human developers—teams can leverage its speed and tireless nature to eliminate tedious work, validate complex logic faster, and ship features more efficiently.