A growing sentiment among developers reveals a significant shift in their workflow: debugging is now consuming a larger portion of their time than actual coding. This trend, highlighted in a recent Reddit discussion (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1o1fcnw/i_spend_more_time_debugging_than_coding_anyone/), is fueling frustration and creating a challenging cycle of trial and error for many in the industry. The community is grappling with the implications of this evolving landscape, raising questions about efficiency, best practices, and the overall developer experience.
Debugging Dominates Developer Workflow: Coding Takes a Backseat?
