Developers miss the accelerated coding flow state from early AI models
Dimillian · x · 2026-08-31
Dimillian responds to a discussion about the 'flow state' in the era of AI coding. He contrasts the 'accelerated coding flow' from early models—where developers got instant completions and suggestions in the editor while retaining full control—with the current 'multitasking flow' achieved by managing parallel threads and agents. He argues that while the mode has changed, evolving tools and workflows make it possible to regain or even enhance this state of focus.
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