Accepting AI's First Answer Is Bad For Your…

Dec 16, 2025

When AI suggests an approach, your immediate thought should be “What else exists?” instead of “Let me implement this.”

3 Comments

Wonderful guidance and very consistent with my lived experience as a newish developer!

Thanks a lot for the support Karen!

You’re very welcome!

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