Why I Canceled My GitHub Copilot Subscription After Two Years
I used GitHub Copilot for two years before deciding to cancel my subscription about 18 months ago. Looking back, I’ve realized a few things about the reality of AI-driven development. The Illusion of Efficiency AI is everywhere in software now. When it first arrived, the general consensus was: “Adopt AI or be replaced.” At the time, I wasn’t particularly worried about being replaced. I was three years into my career as a backend engineer with a Master’s degree, and I’ve always preferred understanding systems from the ground up—an obsession that started back in junior high. I enjoy the process of building things myself; to me, coding is more like a craft than just a job. ...