Developers discuss the real risk of skill erosion from using AI copilots and share practical strategies, like the 'intern' mental model, to leverage AI's speed without sacrificing deep understanding.
Feeling underwhelmed by AI's impact on your coding productivity? Discover the specific strategies and targeted use cases that developers are using to achieve real gains, moving from hype to helper.
Developers discuss the mental fatigue from switching between manual coding and AI tools, sharing causes like flow disruption and dopamine crashes, plus strategies to cope.
Discover how developers are crafting their ultimate AI-assisted coding setups, blending IDEs like Cursor and VSCode with multiple LLMs, and refining workflows for enhanced productivity.
Exploring whether programmers are truly lagging if they're not using AI for coding. This discussion offers diverse developer viewpoints, practical tips for AI adoption, and concerns about skill preservation.
A Hacker News discussion explores why many programmers still prefer 'old-fashioned' coding without LLMs, citing joy, understanding, and learning concerns. Is AI-free coding obsolete or essential?
A Hacker News discussion uncovers widely used but often frustrating developer tools like Jira, Next.js, and Git. Discover why they're considered overengineered and learn tips for managing their complexity.
A Hacker News discussion explores developers' attachment to manual coding and craftsmanship in an era of AI, debating how to balance personal satisfaction with productivity tools and whether deep understanding remains crucial.