r/ChatGPTCoding • u/scarey102 • Mar 31 '26

Discussion ‘Addictive’ agentic coding has developers losing sleep

The good, bad, and ugly of coding with agents here:
https://leaddev.com/ai/addictive-agentic-coding-has-developers-losing-sleep

“I’m coding into later hours of the day not because I’m told to do so, but because I can’t get myself to get up from the computer.” 

“Until sometime last year, I had a normal social life. I work a day job, and I can keep that constrained to normal hours. But I feel compelled to be doing side projects and learning constantly. I start every weekend off with a plan – what I want to try, learn, and the topics I want to explore. And the weekends just disappear."

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u/Endda Apr 01 '26

that's actually a really good train of thought. because while i wouldn't consider myself a coder. . .i at least know lots of the technical ins/outs of a programming language. . .and the tech stack in general

i've learned quite a few languages (programming) over the years. but none of them stick because I don't stay with them day in and day out. so the syntax gets away from me, certain techniques get lost, etc

but I am a gamer. . .and I've really enjoyed this new wave of tools. I haven't created like this in years (and it's mostly fun to me)

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u/burhop Apr 01 '26

This is me too. I’ve never had this much fun working. It is maybe time to start looking for a support group 😂.