AI is changing how we approach coding, with developers increasingly delegating tasks to artificial intelligence. This shift raises questions about the skills future coders need. Are newcomers learning the fundamentals, or relying too much on AI tools? The conversation addresses the necessity of understanding coding principles while adapting to new technologies. It also emphasizes the importance of engaging in hands-on projects to navigate AI’s biases in software development.
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AI's Core Advantage
AI coding tools primarily offer speed, generating code faster than humans.
This speed fundamentally changes software development, making AI crucial for developers.
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Learn Fundamentals First
Learn coding fundamentals before relying on AI tools.
Understanding syntax and execution is crucial for evaluating AI-generated code.
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Historical Coding Transitions
Programming has transitioned from punch cards to machine language, then compiled languages, and finally interpreted languages.
Each transition faced resistance from traditionalists worried about knowledge loss.
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This week, instead of writing code, I delegated it — to AI. I've been doing this a lot lately.
But does that mean I am losing my ability to code? And what about people learning how to code? Is AI serving them, or does it block them from learning the real thing?
Here's what's happening in software development, if it's even worth bothering with, and what new coders should know about AI.
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