𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗜
I had to build many API endpoints. Typing boilerplate code is boring. I tried using AI to save time. It failed. The AI gave me bad outputs and fake code.
I made a few mistakes. I asked vague questions. I did not share my database schema. I asked for too much at once. I treated AI like a senior developer.
I changed my approach. I started treating AI like a new intern. Interns need clear instructions.
Here is what worked:
- Give clear input and output formats.
- Provide two or three real examples.
- Set a specific role for the AI.
I built a tool to automate this. It sends a schema and a few-shot example to the AI. The code is now reliable. It uses correct imports and error handling.
Keep these rules in mind:
- Review every line. AI still makes mistakes.
- Set temperature to 0.2 for stability.
- Use AI for repetitive patterns.
- Write complex logic by hand.
AI stops burnout on boring tasks. It is not a magic fix. Give it structure. Review the output.
How do you use AI in your work?
Source: https://dev.to/__c1b9e06dc90a7e0a676b/i-struggled-to-get-ai-to-write-useful-code-heres-what-finally-worked-432c Optional learning community: https://t.me/GyaanSetuAi