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Programming as a Hobby in the Age of AI

Hacker NewsPublished 15 days ago

The author reflects on how programming as a hobby has enriched their life across work, home, community, and self for 25 years. However, with AI-generated code becoming prevalent, the professional benefits of coding have diminished, leaving it more as a personal, meditative activity.

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