For example, should I use objects or dictionaries? Should I use mocks or allow full integration? And, importantly, should I refactor now or put it on a to-do list?

Also I’m using a lot of tokens. I hope as I become more proficient and confident this will reduce. Now though, it’s play time, worry about that later.

My advice to any technical non programmers out there is to focus on building stuff. If these tools continue to improve (and I’m sure they will) it might be time to review how your perceive yourself and your role.

It’s hard to describe the impact this is having on me. Rather than being hung up about ‘not being able to code’ I can focus on my core strengths and use those to create products.

It’s been an extraordinary experience and has changed how I think about AI.

For me, it’s a leveller. My deep technical skills and understanding of what good looks like allow me to guide copilot through implementation using techniques such as spec driven development and TDD.