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Programmer opts out of AI tools, acknowledges their utility for solved problems

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The author, who is not an expert programmer but uses programming in their daily work, has decided against using AI tools on principle. However, they acknowledge the utility of AI in solving already-addressed problems, noting that AI can translate a user's problem description into functional code, albeit not always robust or scalable. AI

IMPACT AI tools can significantly accelerate the process of coding for common problems, allowing users to focus on novel challenges.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a user about their personal stance on AI tools.

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Programmer opts out of AI tools, acknowledges their utility for solved problems

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    A lot of my work day is spent doing some version of "programming". I'm not an expert, but I get by and generally succeed at my task eventually. I don't use AI o

    A lot of my work day is spent doing some version of "programming". I'm not an expert, but I get by and generally succeed at my task eventually. I don't use AI on general principle, but I understand why people are adopting it. When you work on an already solved problem, AI makes i…

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