How AI Tools Transformed My Engineering Workflow in 2024

Where AI Genuinely Helps

Boilerplate, test scaffolding, and first-draft documentation are where AI tools save the most real time — the mechanical work that used to eat hours now takes minutes.

Where It Falls Short

Architectural decisions and anything requiring deep context on a specific client's codebase still need a human in the loop. AI is an accelerant, not a replacement for judgment.