I Coded Without AI for 30 Days. Here's What It Did to My Brain.

The author, an engineer, went 30 days without using AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT to see how it would affect their coding. They found their productivity initially crashed by 60% but eventually regained their flow state and improved code quality. They developed strict rules for using AI, including a '15-Minute Rule' where they must solve bugs on their own for 15 minutes before using AI. This experience made them realize the importance of understanding their own code and learning from mistakes. The author encourages others to try this experiment and be honest about their ability to survive 7 days without AI assistance.