Dev Says If AI Only Resolved Merge Conflicts, It'd Still Be Worth It
cantrell · x · 2026-08-03
Experienced developer cantrell shared a pragmatic view on AI-assisted coding. He noted that even if AI's only capability in the development workflow was to resolve Git merge conflicts, he would still be completely satisfied. This highlights the high practical value of AI in eliminating tedious engineering pain points.
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