AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming
10 days ago
- #technology evolution
- #AI-assisted coding
- #programming joy
- The author compares using AI-assisted coding to using cheat codes in video games, initially exciting but ultimately ruining the experience.
- AI coding assistants make programming feel less rewarding, as the author no longer solves problems themselves but relies on AI-generated code.
- The democratization of coding in 2025 makes the author feel less special as a programmer, as AI can perform most tasks faster and better.
- The author misses the grind of traditional programming, including debugging and learning complex languages like Rust.
- Using AI for the entire codebase leads to a loss of control and understanding, making the author feel like a mere consumer rather than a programmer.
- The author reflects on the evolution of programming tools and wonders where the joy of coding has migrated, as traditional challenges are now handled by AI.
- The author finds solace in playing the piano, where there is no autocomplete, and seeks a balance between efficiency and joy in programming.