A practical framework for deciding when to use AI coding assistants versus writing code manually. Introduces a 2x2 decision matrix based on prompting effort versus coding effort, categorizing common Flutter development tasks into four quadrants. AI excels at boilerplate, tests, and localization (low prompt, high code), while direct coding is better for layout fixes and one-line changes (high prompt, low code). Complex features like offline syncing require iterative AI collaboration with careful human oversight. The key insight: choose between agentic AI and autocomplete based on task complexity and cognitive load.
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