alt Hacker NewsI appreciate reading this sentiment and reminds me of "drum machines have no soul."
A common response is usually something like "now I get to focus on the actual engineering process rather than the code" but IMO it's sort of missing the bigger picture and is almost a coping mechanism. People should use whatever tools they want to be productive but enjoyment/happiness should not be thrown out.
> focus on the actual engineering process
I can't speak for anyone else, but in my workplace this is being said by people who have never cared about the engineering process before. It's pure cope
I find building more enjoyable than engineering, personally. Engineering is the boring necessary stuff that needs to be done, building is the fun reward for doing a good job engineering.