Don't over rely on AI
I've occasionally been experimenting with AI whilst programming.
Not in my editor, but asking it questions if I'm unsure how to do something or something isn't working.
As a pair programming partner of sorts.
Its results and suggestions are still mixed.
But I've noticed I've started to ask AI for answers to simple questions I can find or figure out myself.
Things like how to show more verbose output for a command, which I can find from the command's help text or manual.
This was part of a larger issue which, instead of asking AI, I would usually investigate by reading the available documentation or source code.
I don't want to lose my problem solving skills.
I like reading documentation and code to learn more about the tools I'm using and to solve issues I encounter.
I like to read articles others have written on their websites about the same or similar issues.
Whilst AI can be a useful tool, I don't want to become over reliant on it.
I still want to be able to investigate, solve and learn things for myself and enjoy the process.
- Oliver
