SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 8, 2026Daily.dev

I Am Happier Writing Code by Hand

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A developer shares their experience with AI coding tools, describing how automated code generation led to depression and disconnection from problem-solving. They explain why the dopamine hits from "vibe coding" ultimately interfered with deep thinking and understanding. Instead, they advocate for controlled LLM usage with manual context provision to maintain engagement while preserving coding joy.

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