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Ask HN: Who else is not using AI for coding?
Jun 13, 2025 · news.ycombinator.comThe author also notes that others in the community use "Agents" for programming and highly recommend them, yet they haven't felt compelled to explore what these are. This leads to a feeling of being left behind as others seem to advance with AI tools, while the author remains cautious and unconvinced of their personal need for such technologies.
Key takeaways
- The author feels behind in programming by not fully utilizing AI tools.
- They use AI-based code completion in PyCharm but find it sometimes inaccurate.
- They are skeptical about AI writing full functions and don't feel the need for it.
- Despite others using "Agents" for programming, the author hasn't explored this option.