AI-assisted coding can supercharge development—speeding up tasks, reducing repetitive work, and unblocking progress. But here’s the catch: the moment you stop reviewing every step, it can create more technical debt than progress.
Example:
I recently asked an AI tool to change a database column from integer to varchar without touching existing data. Instead, it dropped the original column, created a new one, and filled it with UUIDs—exactly what I said not to do.
Luckily, this was a development database, so the damage was reversible.
Lesson Learned:
AI is a powerful accelerator, but without guardrails, it can push your project off a cliff just as quickly as it can move it forward.
Why Review Is Critical:
• AI doesn’t fully understand business context or hidden dependencies.
• Schema changes, migrations, and integrations often have cascading effects.
• A single unchecked step can lead to data loss, broken links, or costly rework.
Always validate AI-generated changes—especially in production-critical areas. Think of AI as a junior developer: fast and helpful, but needs supervision.
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