What AI is actually good for, according to developers

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GitHub developer advocate Cassidy Williams outlines how AI should help developers by protecting flow and integrating into existing tools like editors, terminals, and code review. The article cautions against forcing chat-centric workflows that interrupt focus and instead promotes contextual, low-friction suggestions such as autocompletion and rename hints. It emphasizes empowerment over automation, advising developers to review AI output carefully, use explanations as learning aids, and retain control over architecture and security decisions. The piece urges developers to tune suggestion settings and give feedback so product teams can prioritize useful, non-disruptive AI features.

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