The latest articles on DEV Community by edris ed (@edris_ed_d6e468e0f19f5524). https://dev.to/edris_ed_d6e468e0f19f5524 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3165200%2Fc6df0b41-162d-4262-b665-e4594285ae6d.png https://dev.to/edris_ed_d6e468e0f19f5524 en edris ed Mon, 18 May 2026 13:35:21 +0000 https://dev.to/edris_ed_d6e468e0f19f5524/im-a-beginner-who-let-ai-do-too-much-of-the-thinking-and-now-i-want-to-actually-learn-1ko3 https://dev.to/edris_ed_d6e468e0f19f5524/im-a-beginner-who-let-ai-do-too-much-of-the-thinking-and-now-i-want-to-actually-learn-1ko3 <p>I'll be honest with you: my programming knowledge is still pretty limited. I'm not someone who's been coding for years and just got lazy. I'm someone who started learning, discovered AI tools early on, and — without fully realizing it — let them take over the parts that were supposed to make me grow.</p> <p>Every time I hit a wall, I asked the AI. Every time I had a vague idea, I asked the AI to turn it into code. It worked, in a way. Things got built. But I didn't grow. The AI was the director, and I was just copy-pasting.</p> <p>Now I'm at a point where I want to change that. My goal isn't to stop using AI — I think it's an incredible tool. My goal is to reach a level where I'm the one directing it, not the other way around. Where I understand what I'm asking for, can evaluate what it gives me, and catch it when it's wrong.</p> <p>If you've been through something like this — whether as a beginner or even later in your career — I'd really love to hear your story. What helped you build real understanding? Were there resources, habits, or mindset shifts that made the difference?</p> <p>And if you're also in this situation right now, let's talk. Maybe we can figure it out together.</p> ai programming beginners productivity