Linus Torvalds is sick and tired of your 'pointless links' - and AI is no excuse

Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux operating system, has expressed frustration with the increasing number of "pointless links" being included in proposed code changes. Torvalds argues that these links, which often lead to external resources or discussions, are a waste of his time and do not contribute to the actual code being reviewed. The article suggests that the rise of AI-generated code may be partly to blame, as developers are relying more on AI tools to generate code snippets and include related links without properly vetting the content. Torvalds believes that this practice is unacceptable and that developers should take the time to understand the code they are proposing and provide relevant, concise information. The article emphasizes that Torvalds' frustration stems from the need to maintain the quality and integrity of the Linux codebase, and that he is unwilling to tolerate what he sees as a growing trend of "pointless" and distracting content in code reviews.