AI as coding partner

https://martinfowler.com/articles/exploring-gen-ai/partner-with-ai-and-throw-away-the-code.html

Takeaway: ask the AI to explain the code.

Takeaway: use AI to generate unfamiliar (to me) utilities

Takeaway: use AI help to make test data more readable

Takeaway: refactor a function by providing an improvement idea to the AI

Takeaway: build understanding gradually, using AI to drive experiments and prototypes.

Takeaway: when in doubt, restart from scratch!

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