Recently, I have been extensively using AI to assist with programming. Here are a few key points to discuss: The current capabilities of AI-assisted programming How we can effectively leverage AI The impact of AI-assisted programming on average developers Current Capabilities From my experience, using tools like Claude 3.5 Sonnet, AI can handle tasks ranging from project setup to specific feature development. The code it generates is comparable to that of a mid-level engineer with 3-5 years of experience. With more detailed requirements, the output can be even more structured and aligned with common software engineering practices. ...