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AI WON'T GROW GREAT ENGINEERS — UNLESS WE USE IT RIGHT

engineering.leanix.net4 min read

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

AI is integrating into engineering workflows, offering productivity boosts. However, over-reliance on AI can lead to shallow reasoning, reduced technical ownership, and a decline in learning. Good AI integration focuses on automating repetitive tasks, accelerating prototyping, and validating ideas while still making sure engineers understand and own the final result.