SMRTR ProgrammingNov 10, 2025Dev.to

I use AI when I code. And sometimes it makes me feel like I’m cheating.

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A developer reflects on using AI coding tools, describing how they enable faster building and tackling more ambitious projects, yet trigger feelings of cheating and self-doubt about authenticity. The piece argues that programming's true value lies in creativity, ideas, and problem-solving rather than manual coding struggle.

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