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AI for Developers: What to Use, What to Avoid
Written by Pratham Darji
2025-01-20
The Developer's AI Toolkit
Not all AI usage is created equal. Here's how to be smart about it.
What to Use
- GitHub Copilot: For autocomplete and pattern matching.
- ChatGPT / Claude: For architectural brainstorming and refactoring ideas.
- v0.dev: For generating UI components quickly.
What to Avoid
- Pasting Sensitive Data: Never put API keys or company secrets into public AI models.
- Blindly Trusting Output: AI hallucinates. Always verify libraries and syntax.
Where Humans Win
AI is bad at:
- High-level system design
- Understanding business context
- Empathy for the end-user
That is your domain.
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#ai#coding#best practices