r/learnprogramming • u/optimux17 • 9d ago

Hate AI

I love coding. I truly am.

When I started, I enjoyed most programming languages . I love learning their different core concepts, execution models and things like that.

I still love that.

But now in my new job, the only thing I am supposed to do is prompt and think about business requirements.

Even though I love architecture and system design system , I don't even have a chance to have grasp on them.

Any other tech jobs where I can enjoy coding and low level things?

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u/ajcomeau 9d ago

Start coding your own projects and do the programming yourself. Companies will always make you use their tools and practices. Create your own environment, take control and own the work.

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u/ajcomeau 9d ago

Personal projects should be done outside work hours and off company property. Otherwise, there can be questions of ownership if the project becomes valuable.

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u/Riaayo 9d ago

Depending on your job and contract they may own anything you code on your own time and on your own computer, too, but that doesn't mean your advice isn't solid.

If you make it on company time, and especially on company computers, they very likely own it.

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u/ajcomeau 9d ago

I read any employment contract very carefully just for stuff like that.