Why Some Developers Master AI Coding Tools
Most developers struggle with AI coding tools while others dominate. After 30 years coding, I found it’s not about the smartest model – it’s how you use them.
Most developers struggle with AI coding tools while others dominate. After 30 years coding, I found it’s not about the smartest model – it’s how you use them.
After 30+ years coding, I’ve learned when AI assistants are confidently wrong – which happens more than you think. Here’s how to catch their mistakes and use them effectively.
30 years coding, 8 with AI: The real skill isn’t getting AI to write code – it’s knowing when to ignore its confident answers. AI hallucinates with authority.
Know when to tweak your AI prompts vs starting fresh? I treat prompt engineering like software development – iterate when you’re close, reboot when the foundation is broken.
After 8 years with AI, I’ve learned the secret isn’t perfect prompts – it’s iteration. Treat each response as feedback, refine your approach, and know when to start over.
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