Days in the Life of Mo

Raise your hand if you’ve ever muttered, “Great… now even my code has a smarter sibling.” Yeah, me too. Welcome to the era of AI-assisted coding, where your keyboard suddenly feels like a collaborative playground… or a subtle reminder that maybe, just maybe, a robot could do your job someday.

AI in development isn’t science fiction, it’s already here. Tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for coding can autocomplete your functions, suggest better code structures, and even debug minor errors. It’s like having a tireless coding buddy who never steals your snacks… but sometimes writes code that’s mysteriously elegant and slightly intimidating.

Here’s the thing: AI isn’t your enemy. Yet. It’s more like that coworker who always finishes their work five minutes before the deadline… annoying, yes, but also a motivator. AI can free developers from repetitive tasks, letting us focus on creative solutions, architecture, and yes, the kind of bug-hunting that makes you question your life choices.

But let’s not get too cozy. Some developers do worry that AI might become the “future boss.” Could an algorithm evaluate your code faster than your manager? Could it decide the efficiency of your pull requests? Sure, but maybe the bigger risk is letting AI do all the thinking while we just copy-paste suggestions. The balance is key: use AI as a partner, not a crutch.

In other words, the question isn’t whether AI will change coding, it already has. The question is whether we let it define our worth as developers. If we’re strategic, curious, and ever-learning, AI is more friend than foe. And honestly? It might even help us write code that future humans will look at and say, “Wow… that was actually elegant.”

So, friend, foe, or future boss? Depends on how you play the game. But one thing’s for sure: AI isn’t here to replace creativity, intuition, or the joy of a perfectly executed algorithm.

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