AI Coding Assistants
The author reflects on their experience using AI coding assistants in software development, noting a lack of eureka moments that previously aided their learning. While acknowledging the value of these tools, they express concern that reliance on them may hinder personal growth and understanding. Ultimately, the author finds that AI assistants can be beneficial when applied to familiar projects, allowing for productivity without sacrificing skill development.
- ▪The author has not experienced eureka moments since using AI coding assistants.
- ▪They believe that these tools can provide genuine value when used responsibly.
- ▪AI coding assistants may hinder personal growth if relied upon too heavily during development.
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On AI Coding Assistants May 09, 2026 Opening thoughts Since switching to using AI coding assistants as a first class citizen in my development cycle last October, I haven't had a single eureka moment at my job despite previously having them on a weekly basis. That's a scary proposition because those moments are clear signals of overcoming a difficult concept to learn something more deeply. Nonetheless, there are real pressures to use those tools at work, and I believe that they do provide genuine value when used responsibly. AI coding assistants are very impressive tools, yet I also find them utterly dreadful.
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