I Created My First AI-assisted Pull Request and I Feel Like a Fraud

I used AI to contribute to an open source project. The code was merged. I didn’t learn anything and I felt bad as an engineer.

When you realize that being a great "programmer", isn't about writing the most code, but getting the job done...

AI will click as another tool in the toolbox.

In much the same way that buying produce makes you a great farmer.
no, it makes you a great chef
Farming is a funny example to use, given that it's one of the best examples of an industry that's continually revolutionized by evolving technology. Farming today is about owning the best tractor.