This is just my conclusion from working with AI to write code. Sometimes it makes some really really bad code and it helps to know what bad code looks like, and how to use practices like TDD.

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AI can enhance the productivity of skilled developers by assisting in coding tasks, but it can also result in poor code if not properly managed. Understanding bad code and utilizing practices like TDD are crucial for effective use of AI in software development.

AI makes good devs more productive, but it makes bad devs worse

It actually makes good devs worse too since you stop using your brain :D

It also makes it possible for non-devs to create apps… yes, the code is garbage, but it works. I see this as job security because eventually a real dev is going to have to come in and maintain the garbage.

Good take. AI is just another tool in our toolbelt. You can use it right or wrong. AI is programmed to give you an answer, so we have to be extra careful not mistaking any answer with the right answer

AI makes everybody and everything useless

I think that ultimately it will boil down to how much a dev can customize any given AI to their needs. Through RAG or otherwise. For now we mostly use those generic LLMs or customized by 3rd parties. Also like <a href="https://app.daily.dev/bogdanchayka" data-mention-id="7g6mBCi25UohcOoENlHWY" data-mention-username="bogdanchayka">@bogdanchayka</a> mentioned a skill/organ not used atrophies.