AI-for-coding tools, as they stand today, are massively overhyped. Big tech wants you to believe we're on the brink of replacing engineers with neural network magic. Spoiler alert – we're not. Not even close.

Sure, GitHub #Copilot, #ChatGPT, Cody, and all the other shiny #LLM-powered toys can spit out code. But let's not confuse autocomplete on steroids with actual engineering.

Programming is a skill that can be learned and improved over time. It's not just about writing code but also about understanding how to solve problems and think logically.

I wrote my first program when I was 12. It was a simple guessing game, and to be honest, it was terrible code. But I loved it. I've been #programming ever since, and along the way, I've learned a lot – mostly through trial and error. If you're looking to become a better programmer, here are some lessons I've picked up over the years.