Hey everyone! I'm currently using AI to code due to some accessibility challenges that make typing difficult for me. While I've written most of the code for my project with AI assistance, I still spend time maintaining, debugging, and shaping the code to fit my needs. I'm curious about others' thoughts on the quality of my work. When does the code I produce go from being considered 'slop' to something useful? I know AI has limitations and can sometimes produce errors, but I'm doing my best to manage it. Also, does it even matter if the code is AI-generated if it can still solve real problems? Would love to hear your perspectives!
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You can definitely use AI to generate as much code as you need! Your project stops being 'slop' once you actually understand the code and the problem you're solving. Many skilled programmers use AI tools, but the key is that they know the language well enough to identify when AI might be going off-track. If you’ve never looked at your AI-generated code and thought, 'Wait, this isn’t right,' it might just be.
Absolutely! And let's not forget that today's standards have shifted quite a bit. It's pretty easy for AI to whip up basic apps, so if your project is just another generic Sherlock-style TODO list, it might not impress anyone. Personal projects are great for learning, but you need a unique twist to really stand out!