A growing concern is emerging within the developer community: While AI coding assistants like Claude Code significantly boost productivity, they may also be negatively impacting developer engagement and mental acuity. One developer, sharing their experience on Reddit’s Artificial Intelligence forum, reports a noticeable increase in output since incorporating AI tools into their daily workflow. However, they also express feeling mentally fatigued and less mentally ‘switched on’ compared to pre-AI days. The developer describes their work as becoming more passive, with a reduction in active problem-solving, leading them to question the optimal balance between leveraging AI assistance and maintaining cognitive engagement. The conversation can be found at [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nnk4kx/using_ai_for_coding_daily_but_im_feeling_less/].
AI Coding Tools: Boosting Output, But Diminishing Developer Engagement?
