Mixed
I use AI every day including coding agents, I like it, it's useful. But it's not transformative to my core work
bjackman on Hacker News
In the thread “Where's the shovelware? Why AI coding claims don't add up”
Helped: General daily use and coding agents.
Got in the way: Not transformative for core work or brownfield coding.
… Sort by newest releases and you'll see stuff like a developer releasing 10 puzzle games in one day. I have the same experience as OP, I use AI every day including coding agents, I like it, it's useful. But it's not transformative to my core work. I think this comes down to the type of work you're doing. …