Petros Amoiridis • 3/27/2026

Hands off the fretboard

This article uses the metaphor of playing a guitar to explore the author's feelings about the shift from hands-on coding to using AI tools. It discusses the loss of direct connection to the code, the grief of moving away from manual programming, and the changing nature of software craftsmanship. The author acknowledges the utility of new tools but emphasizes that personal expression, care in naming, and thoughtful structure remain valuable. The piece is a personal reflection on technology and the evolving role of the programmer, not a tutorial or news article.

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