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What do coding assistants actually do?
Coding assistants are AI tools that help developers write, debug, and optimise code. They can suggest code snippets, identify errors, and even generate entire functions. While 66% of developers use them, their role is to augment human effort, not replace it, requiring careful review of their suggestions.
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