Generative AI and D: an open letter

[Indraj Gandham]

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 10:16:37 UTC, Dejan Lekic wrote:
> Even though I do use LLMs in many places I would have signed 
> this document myself (if i was asked) as I firmly believe D 
> community has enough brains smarter than mine to maintain and 
> improve current core D projects.

The letter is a live document, so you can still sign it and I 
will update it.

> Sure I am not against core D devs using LLMs as "sidekicks" 
> that can help them get some answers about codebase, review new 
> changes before they are pushed to the official review, etc.

I don't want this letter to be perceived as being anti-AI. It 
acknowledges that LLMs can enhance productivity, but at the same 
time highlights a very specific risk that members of our 
community are concerned about.