> You're just playing into common language silo stereotypes.

Yes, the stereotype is what I brought up on purpose.

> A competent developer can author code in their language of choice whatever that may be. I'm not sure "reaching for AI" implies anything besides that some folk prefer that tool for their work.

More relevantly, a competent developer can use AI just like one can use PHP. It buys enormous value in the short term.

> I personally don't have a tendency to reach for AI, but that doesn't somehow imply they or I are "lesser" because of it.

Yes, just like people who use PHP can make excellent programs. Nobody in this conversation implied anyone was lesser than another.