I know more than AI

In a reflective piece on Dev.to, a developer explores the limitations of AI in the creative software development process. The author argues that while AI excels at syntax, standard algorithms, and tasks based on existing data, it lacks the human capacity for original intent and contextual understanding. By choosing to delete a 'perfect' AI-generated function in favor of a custom, albeit less efficient, solution, the author highlights that true innovation often requires defying standard patterns to meet unique product goals. The article posits that AI's superiority is limited to the developer's own areas of ignorance. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, the author frames it as a diagnostic tool: the areas where AI outperforms the human are simply a to-do list for personal growth. Ultimately, the piece emphasizes that taste, intent, and the ability to make non-obvious, subjective decisions remain the core responsibilities of the human developer.