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If the codebase is massive, and READMEs are weak, AI copilot tools can cut down overall PR time by 2-3x
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cut down overall PR time by 2-3x
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Helped: Automating code-finding, logic tracing, and creating scaffolding/project structure.
Got in the way: Debugging complex issues and less-documented public API logic.
… This is the method I've been using, as I onboard onto week 1 in a new codebase. If the codebase is massive, and READMEs are weak, AI copilot tools can cut down overall PR time by 2-3x. I imagine overall performance dips after developer familiarity increases. …