LLMs are making me lose my savviness (pgaleone.eu)

A recent blog post reflects on the existential crisis faced by software engineers in the age of large language models (LLMs). The author expresses a sense of boredom and loss of passion for problem solving after discovering that LLMs can quickly generate code and prototypes, eliminating the thrill of creation. While recognizing the efficiency of LLMs in speeding up development, they lament the diminishing challenge and learning opportunities that traditionally accompanied software engineering, which involved deep engagement and iterative problem-solving. This sentiment raises significant concerns within the AI/ML community about the potential for LLMs to create a skill gap among developers, who may rely too heavily on these tools without fully understanding the underlying concepts. The author warns that the use of LLMs could lead to an increase in technical debt if developers neglect critical thinking and hands-on experience. They highlight the necessity of balancing automation with continued learning and personal growth, emphasizing that the process of creating and solving problems should remain engaging and informative to foster true savvy in engineering.