Coding Without LLMs: Developers Find Basic Syntax Rusty
johnowhitaker · x · 2026-08-31
The author initiated a weekend challenge: code without LLMs or tab complete, relying only on docs and Stack Overflow. The result revealed that even basic JS syntax was no longer at their fingertips, and the copy-paste-edit workflow felt clunky. This experience highlights the potential erosion of fundamental coding skills due to reliance on AI coding tools.
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