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The 70% problem: Hard truths about AI-assisted coding


A field guide and why we need to rethink our expectations

A tweet that recently caught my eye perfectly captures what I've been observing in the field: Non-engineers using AI for coding find themselves hitting a frustrating wall. There's a deeper issue here: The very thing that makes AI coding tools accessible to non-engineers - their ability to handle complexity on your behalf - can actually impede learning. While AI has made it easier than ever to build software quickly, we're at risk of losing something crucial - the art of creating truly polished, consumer-quality experiences.

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