SMRTR ProgrammingMar 5, 2026Dev.to

The Secret Life of Claude Code: Skill Is Not What You Think It Is

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A senior engineer helps her junior colleague understand that AI coding tools amplify existing skills rather than replace them. While anyone can now generate code, shipping it responsibly requires deeper judgment and understanding. The bar didn't lower — it got higher, making fundamental engineering skills more valuable than ever.

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