# AskHN:How do you handle skill atrophy from using coding agents? > Source: > Published: 2026-06-16 12:39:44+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login AskHN:How do you handle skill atrophy from using coding agents? 1 point by javhu 8 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss It's impossible to retain a skill if you dont use it. I've reached a point where I use AI exclusively for all tasks, because it's far faster and efficient to do so. What kind of activities do you do to retain cognitive skills? help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: