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Does AI Rob Developers of the Joy of Building?

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer reflects on how AI tools speed up coding but may reduce the satisfaction of solving problems independently. The author notes that projects built through struggle and failure feel more rewarding than those completed quickly with AI assistance. They argue the real challenge is using AI as a teacher rather than a substitute for thinking.

Meridian48 take
A thoughtful personal essay that raises a valid concern about AI's impact on developer growth, though it's more philosophical than news-driven.
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