On AI from one Software Dev's Perspective
I'm currently experimenting a bit with Go and AI-assisted development. I created a static site generator using them here, which I used to build this site.
Lately, I have been considering whether AI is a good or bad thing for software development. A lot of layoffs, burnout from new tools every day, vulnerabilities, and so on fall on the bad end of the spectrum. But I have found a use case for me that seems to be working, and this blog is the proof of it.
The ability to create your own software with ease.
No more having to depend on subscriptions to run simple tools, or learn how to use huge tools that have a long list of features that I don't want to use anyway.
You can create your own software tailor-made for you. Or fork an existing one and modify it to your taste without having to learn how it works in too much depth.
So, I'm still cautious about AI, and I don't think it will ever be fully trusted. But I'm happy I can build and understand tools that I use to make my life easier.