LLMs are making me lose my savviness

· Paolo Galeone · Aug. 29, 2026, 6:42 p.m.
Summary
In this candid reflection, the author expresses disillusionment with the ease provided by LLMs in software development, feeling that it leads to boredom and a loss of the satisfaction associated with traditional problem-solving and creating. Despite recognizing the tools' efficiency, the author believes they contribute to a decline in 'savviness' and hands-on learning, which are crucial for personal growth and true engineering craftsmanship.
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