AI Makes Coding Easy, But Thinking Remains the Job
prasenx · x · 2026-07-22
A developer points out that with the proliferation of AI coding tools, the barrier to writing code has been significantly lowered. However, this doesn't mean the developer's job is easier, because the real core value lies in system design and logical thinking. Now that AI handles mechanical code generation, "thinking" remains an irreplaceable human responsibility.
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