Things I've Done with AI
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- #Career Development
- #Software Engineering
- #AI in Programming
- Started programming in middle school with HTML for a Neopets homepage, evolving into Java plugins for Minecraft.
- Discovered the financial benefits of engineering during a college internship at AWS, leading to a professional career.
- Passionate about programming beyond monetary gains, emphasizing problem-solving and building usable projects.
- Initially skeptical about AI in programming (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) due to concerns over code quality and control.
- Shifted perspective to prioritize problem-solving over code aesthetics, using AI (Cursor, Claude Code) extensively since October 2025.
- Completed numerous personal projects with AI assistance, including migrations (Jenkins to GHA, monorepo setup), tool development, and feature additions.
- At work, leveraged AI for design docs, tool creation, automation, and quick feature implementations, reducing manual coding.
- Recognizes the challenges of AI adoption, including testing, documentation, and ensuring accuracy of AI-generated outputs.
- Advocates for industry investment in better tools for testing and documentation to keep pace with AI advancements.
- Views AI as a powerful tool for productivity but remains cautious about its impact on job security and the need for continuous learning.