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When coding relies heavily on AI, developers often skip the struggle that builds a profound understanding of programming concepts. This leads to junior developers shipping code faster than ever but lacking the insight into why their solutions work. The collective understanding of programming that previously emerged through problem-solving and debugging is fading, leaving a troubling gap in knowledge.
For instance, an anecdote shared highlights how the absence of AI assistance led one developer to forget syntax basics like how to construct a loop in a specific programming language. This loss of muscle memory showcases a dependency that can paralyze an otherwise competent coder when faced with a task that requires manual input without AI assistance.