The reality is that AI accentuates the need for expertise and not eliminates it. You can’t drive AI well if you don’t understand the code you’re working in.

The wild part is, LLMs wielded skillfully will teach you what you need to know about software engineering to be an even better engineer.

Basically, it’s a fly wheel. Use it well, consistently get better. Use it while turning your brain off, and watch your skills evaporate.