It's been a while since I've posted, for obvious reasons a lot has changed in the realm of programming.

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A self-described old-school programmer reflects on using LLMs for code generation, sharing a concrete example of generating a Ruby deduplication script. While the tool saved time, the author grapples with the cognitive trade-offs: not learning anything new, a sense of dissonance about skipping the creative process, and the risk of mental atrophy. The conclusion is nuanced — LLMs are useful but come with hidden costs to developer growth and satisfaction.

The analogue programmer in the land of LLMs

<p>I’ve felt this too—LLMs save time, but you do miss the learning that comes from figuring things out yourself. Best balance I’ve found is using them for speed, but still reviewing and understanding the code after.</p>
