Has AI Changed the Joy of Building?

Short summary

Developer reflects on AI's double edge: it accelerates problem-solving but can diminish the struggle that drives genuine learning and satisfaction. The real challenge is leveraging AI as a teacher rather than a substitute for thinking. The most fulfilling projects come from getting stuck, failing, and figuring things out independently—and that's the skill worth protecting as AI tools become more powerful.

• •AI speeds up problem-solving but can skip the learning process
• •Balance required: use AI as teacher, not crutch
• •Most satisfying work comes from struggle and independent thinking

Generated with AI, which can make mistakes.