The Double-Edged Sword: Negative Impact of AI in Software Development and How to Use AI Effectively in the SDE Process

The Double-Edged Sword: Initial Experience and Hidden Pitfalls As a software engineer, I initially embraced AI-powered editors like Cursor for backend development with great enthusiasm. The ability to automatically generate CRUD operations and complex API logic was intoxicating. However, this convenience came with a hidden cost: a gradual decline in diligence. Over-reliance on AI led me to assume the business logic was inherently correct. This complacency resulted in significant integration issu...