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Creating original projects provides significant personal fulfillment, while relying on others for development diminishes that satisfaction. Concerns about the "AI dev schism" include the decline of hands-on coding, low-level problem-solving skills, and enjoyment in the development process.
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- Praise: LLMs are turbocharging productivity for many, allowing users to finally tackle long-standing projects in their limited free time — it's a game changer for those who felt stuck.
- Praise: The ability to flesh out ideas quickly with LLMs is making a real difference in how people engage with their creative pursuits, transforming frustration into progress.
- Concern: Some users feel utterly disenchanted with side projects since LLMs emerged, suggesting a loss of personal investment and creativity in what once inspired them.
- Concern: The notion that AI is redefining work and craftsmanship is unsettling for many, as it seems to lower standards and dilute the value of genuine effort.