Dancing with Digital Titans: A Coder’s Tale in the Age of AI

Moez Mustafa
3 min readJan 24, 2024

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Welcome to the ever-shifting sands of the coding world, where AI giants like ChatGPT are not just tools, but dance partners in our programming tango. Let me share a slice of my journey, where my coding habits faced a mirror, thanks to ChatGPT. It’s like having a chess grandmaster by your side, nudging you to rethink your moves.

Remember the days when we crafted code like artisanal bread? Now, with ChatGPT’s prowess in languages like the evergreen JavaScript and versatile Python, I often catch myself leaning on its digital shoulders. It’s like having a coding ninja who can disarm problems with a digital ‘shuriken’. Last I checked, my ‘from-scratch’ code was gathering virtual dust!

But here’s the twist — my love for coding is like a stubborn flame that refuses to die. I discovered my superpower lies where AI stumbles, especially in the artistry of front-end code. It’s like being a digital sculptor where ChatGPT can only sketch.

Facing the tide of AI and automation sweeping across industries, I’ve turned into a coding MacGyver. I now delve into realms beyond ChatGPT’s grasp, weaving creativity with existing solutions and strategically taming APIs. In this landscape, adaptability is my Excalibur.

As the markets do their high-wire act over the pit of economic uncertainties, the spotlight turns to developers with a Swiss Army Knife of skills — front-end prowess, creative wizardry, and strategic vision. It’s like being in a tech Hunger Games, where automation threatens jobs, but those who dance with AI, instead of being overshadowed by it, will be the last ones standing.

In wrapping up, I see AI as a magnifying glass that enhances, not eclipses, our human capabilities. Developers who can juggle front-end coding, out-of-the-box thinking, and smartly leverage AI are like the unicorns of our era. It’s about using the tool while imprinting our human signature — a blend that’s as rare and valuable as a Van Gogh in a sea of digital prints

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Moez Mustafa

Developer who Designs, Building Communities with Google Microsoft and LFX/CNCF.