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How a productive engineer uses AI at work (18 practical tips)

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Software engineers can dramatically boost productivity by using AI beyond just coding assistance. The approach involves leveraging AI for technical work like scaffolding, testing, and debugging, eliminating office work friction through automated documentation and communication polishing, and making better decisions via system design brainstorming and just-in-time learning.

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