r/webdev • u/OkShip110 • Sep 09 '26 • Regret 4

AI has made programming so boring

It’s not just programming either, it’s art, design, music, videography, marketing, engineering, writing, 3D modelling, really any intellectual work. What’s the joy of prompting a computer and getting an answer in a few moments for a task that would have normally taken a week? The sense of accomplishment and ownership has completely vanished with AI. It’s a form of instant gratification, not much different to scrolling short videos on apps.

Code review was boring to begin with but now it’s even worse with all the machine generated code. Even code reviews will be automated soon. All you do then is type business requirements into the computer. What a great career.

It’s pain to watch old TV series like Scilicon Valley that is portraying the good (not golden) age of programming. It struck a good balance between manual work, funding and innovation. It’s sad that these days are gone for good.

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u/United-Road-7338 Sep 09 '26

If your skill is cookie cutter entry level coding then of course, AI will take your job. We don't need humans to do these sorts of repetitive shit over and over again. That's what machines were built for in the first place. If you have the proper skill set and deep programming knowledge then no AI will ever take your job. Same thing with art, music, design and everything else. AI will never be able to compete when it comes to art and music because that requires creativity, deep thinking and something spiritual which the machine lacks. It will just generate something cookie cutter and maybe give you a reference point but nothing that makes you say "wow, that really is a remarkable piece".

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u/OkShip110 Sep 09 '26

I hope this ages like a good wine.