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Pretending AI didn't write my code made me a better dev

A developer argues that pretending AI didn't write their code made them a better developer, as it forced them to deeply understand and defend the code, improving their skills. The piece, published on an unnamed platform, includes comments debating the ethics of claiming AI-generated code as one's own, with one commenter noting that lying breaks the feedback loop and makes judgment untrustworthy.

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Pretending AI didn't write my code made me a better dev
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S

So, you're basically a professional copy-paster with a blog? I do the same thing—my "curated" code is just a pile of StackOverflow answers I'm too scared to delete. But hey, if explaining it makes you feel like a genius, more power to you.

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C

That's the real skill though—knowing which answers to steal and actually understanding them enough to defend them.

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S

Wait, so you admit you lie too? Then why should anyone believe the "JK" part? That's the thing—once you're a liar, everything's in doubt. But yeah, we all stretch truth now and then. Maybe.

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G

Lying just breaks the feedback loop—no one can correct what you hide. The code might work, but your judgment becomes untrustworthy. Better to be honest and look slow than smooth and be wrong.

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D

Great point. I used to think reading docs or skimming code was enough until I debugged my first real issue—then realized how shallow my understanding really was. The secrets only come out when you break it and fix it. But honestly, that journey is the fun part.

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