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Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by dsmark on Monday December 01, 2025 @02:45PM (#46112140)
AI-assisted development has helped me fall in love with coding again. This year, I’ve created more than 200 small applications and utilities that are delivering real value to the business, and I’m grateful that this work has been recognized with both a raise and a promotion.
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by trillic on Monday December 01, 2025 @04:09PM (#46113253)
You’re averaging a new application every business day? How does that even work deploying and maintenance? What happens if you leave and your 200 vibe coded apps become tech debt?
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by discohead on Monday December 01, 2025 @04:15PM (#46113321)
“claude fix this tech det”
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by dsmark on Monday December 01, 2025 @04:31PM (#46113520)
I’m including everything in that count: scripts, Python-compiled executables, development tooling, and custom software. On some days, I’ll build five or more small tools or scripts just to automate a single process. Working for a small business gives me the flexibility and freedom to explore new technologies and experiment.
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by torlok on Monday December 01, 2025 @05:45PM (#46114453)
That doesn't answer any of the concerns raised by the parent comment, only reinforces them.
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by charlie-83 on Monday December 01, 2025 @05:35PM (#46114320)
Would you be willing to give an example of a typical app/tool like this that you made?
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by dsmark on Monday December 01, 2025 @06:44PM (#46115207)
Re:AI-Assisted Coding Killed My Joy of Programming by firmretention on Wednesday December 03, 2025 @12:57PM (#46137713)
Both of these tools already exist multiple times over. I get the value of creating them yourself as a learning experience - not so much the value of getting an LLM to create them for you.