AI Code Assistants: Blessing or Curse?

AI coding assistants are becoming increasingly sophisticated, generating clean and efficient code. However, this can lead to 'premature closure,' where developers are seduced by seemingly perfect solutions and overlook deeper issues. The article uses a medical analogy, comparing AI to experienced doctors who might miss a rare condition due to their experience. The author advises developers to critically evaluate AI suggestions, actively explore multiple solutions, and avoid falling into the trap of quick fixes to improve code quality and prevent accumulating technical debt.