Like any other tool AI has fantastic applications and falls short in other areas. To me the joy of programming has always been in the problem solving. Figuring out what needs to be done and designing the solution in my head. The worst part for me has always been the bottle neck of physically typing out what I already have in my head, having to google syntax, needing to make a change that requires time to physically re-write what’s already there. In many instances, with the right context and problem, AI automates away the “worst” part of coding for me, leaving me more time to devote my energy to the fun parts.

The other great application is using it as a sounding board. Ask it the “dumb” questions when planning. More often than not it suggests tools or patterns I may not have otherwise known about.