A developer reflects on the fear of sharing personal projects online due to the polarized AI debate in developer communities. They describe being a solo developer who uses AI as a tool rather than a replacement for coding skills, and express frustration that any sign of AI usage — like a .claude file in .gitignore — triggers immediate dismissal and harsh criticism. The post argues that there is a large middle ground between AI zealots and AI opponents, and that developers shouldn't be afraid to share their work just because they used AI assistance.
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