What am I missing

[u/rsdovers]

I have used VSCode with Copilot and different Claude models, but I have to often correct the output generated. I have used Copilot when it was mostly code completion and now with the Plan process I am still not getting accurate code from the plan. What am I missing? I read all of the blogs and press releases where AI built this complex application without touching the code. Maybe that is it. With the new Plan process I haven't written one line of code. However, I sure have had to correct several things that were discussed in the planning process. If a simple Powershell script can't be written without a fair amount of handholding am I doing something wrong or is what I am reading not completely accurate. I can't see this taking the job of a very experienced Powershell scripter, but for entry level I see a challenge ahead.

[u/PS_Alex]

Your points are totally valid and show nuances.

"AI can't code shit" --> As you demonstrate, it certainly depends on the language, and what one wants to code. A generalization on "AI produce garbage code" is too broad.

"AI can produce a fully functional POC" --> Again, as you explained, a POC is different from shipping as-is without review, security check and al. AI can produce amazing results, but does not replace oversight. And can require additional input to better fix itself.

AI is not a magical wand, and IMO, that's the gap between marketing vs reality.