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The author, founder of Val Town, argues that learning to code remains valuable for its educational and creative benefits, not just vocational ones, even in the age of AI-assisted 'vibe coding'.
An article arguing that over-reliance on AI coding assistants without active learning degrades skills over time, citing studies from Anthropic, MIT, and CHI 2026.
The author reflects on how reliance on AI tools for writing and coding has diminished their own skills, leading to self-doubt and a decision to retrain.