AI Tools Erode Self-Taught Engineer’s Sense of Accomplishment: Seeking Renewed Passion in Coding
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Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Coding For years, my identity as a self-taught software engineer was forged in the crucible of late nights and stubborn code. The process—not just the outcome—was my dopamine hit. Debugging a stubborn algorithm until it clicked, or mastering a new framework t…
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- 2026-09-20 05:52 · DEV Community — AI
AI Tools Erode Self-Taught Engineer’s Sense of Accomplishment: Seeking Renewed Passion in Coding