The key insight most people miss: AI isn't a code generator, it's a thinking partner. Start by defining the problem precisely in plain English before asking it to code. Use it for refactoring and explaining existing code rather than generating from scratch. That's where you get the 10x gains.
Also, treat bad AI suggestions as learning opportunities - understand why the code is wrong and what it misunderstood about your requirements.
Also, treat bad AI suggestions as learning opportunities - understand why the code is wrong and what it misunderstood about your requirements.