Tell HN: AI tools are making me lose interest in CS fundamentals

Posted 5 days ago by Tim25659
98 points

With powerful AI coding assistants, I sometimes feel less motivated to study deep computer science topics like distributed systems and algorithms. AI can generate solutions quickly, which makes the effort of learning the fundamentals feel less urgent.

For those who have been in the industry longer, why do you think it’s still important to stay strong in CS fundamentals?

Tell HN: AI tools are making me lose interest in CS fundamentals

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