Junior SAP dev: AI makes me look productive but I'm learning almost nothing
PotatoFrosty2074 · reddit · 2026-10-16
A junior SAP ABAP developer with 4 months of experience says he uses AI for everything — task comprehension, bug reproduction, fixes — and is praised for output and clear explanations. But he admits he's learning far less than his output suggests, worries he can't pass an interview without AI, and asks how to actually learn while working AI-assisted. A candid look at the growing gap between AI-boosted productivity and real skill development for junior engineers.
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