LLM-Assisted Coding: Productivity Gains at the Cost of Intelligence?

The author shares their experience with using LLM-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot, revealing that while they boost productivity, they can also lead to forgetting fundamental knowledge and over-reliance on the tool, ultimately hindering problem-solving abilities. The author suggests treating LLMs as learning aids rather than code generators, critically evaluating their output and focusing on understanding underlying principles to truly benefit.