Unlocking the AI Conversation Among Senior Software Engineers
In a recent discussion on Hacker News, JustinELRoberts posed an intriguing question: how are seasoned software engineers (SWEs) leveraging AI in their workflows? With over 5.5 years in the industry, he observed that:
- AI Usage Patterns: Many junior developers utilize AI tools as a crutch, while top engineers often don’t rely on AI-assisted coding like Copilot.
- Practical Applications: Senior engineers primarily use large language models (LLMs) as search engines for complex issues they encounter.
Is this anecdotal evidence true across the board? Justin invites insights, especially from historically high-performing engineers, to better understand diverse workflows.
As the AI landscape evolves, sharing experiences could help shape best practices.
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