Trading speed for quality: one developer's case for deliberate AI-assisted coding

Trading speed for quality: one developer's case for deliberate AI-assisted coding

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Nolan Lawson argues that AI coding tools work best when you slow down and use them thoughtfully rather than chasing velocity. The insight flips the common productivity narrative: better code often comes from being more intentional about when and how you deploy AI assistance, not from maximizing lines-per-hour.

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