How to Use AI to Write Better Code (Not Just Generate It)
There is a difference between "getting code that works" and "becoming a better engineer." If you just hit Tab on Copilot, you are stagnating.
The Mentor Mindset
Instead of asking: "Write a function to sort this list." Ask: "Critique my sorting implementation for time complexity. How would you optimize it for large datasets?"
3 Prompts for Growth
- The Socratic Debugger: "I have a bug in this React hook. Don't tell me the fix. Ask me 3 questions to help me find it."
- The Architect's Review: "Here is my database schema. Roast it. Tell me where it will break at 1 million users."
- The Refactor: "Rewrite this legacy class using modern ES6+ patterns and explain why the new way is better."
Tools to Help
AI Buddy is designed for this type of learning. It doesn't just give answers; it visualizes the logic flows so you understand the "Why."