Does AI make you a better developer or just a faster one?
by_lector · reddit · 2026-08-21
A developer questions whether AI coding tools genuinely improve programming skills or merely increase output speed. The author notes that accepting AI-generated solutions without deep understanding can lead to skill atrophy. The community is discussing how to balance efficiency with deep comprehension.
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