A backend developer shares their journey of initially worrying about AI replacing developers but eventually embracing AI through pair programming.
Despite being experienced in backend development, the developer felt a mix of amusement and unease when seeing ChatGPT write a Python function they had written many times before.
The developer realized that AI not only saved time but also conserved energy, allowing them to focus more on architecture, performance, and creative problem-solving.
By leveraging AI, the developer emphasized the importance of context and knowing what not to copy-paste, leading to a realization that AI can enhance their work rather than replace it.