I love(d) to figure out hard code and write it, but I also loved the creative process of searching the solution space and deciding (and optimizing) what to build.

I do not in general like to review code that much, which, granted, has grown.

But I feel that for me, all the former (figure out hard code and write it) has mostly split into the other two (in lack of better word) "solution design" and reviewing.

And also I feel that the endless supply of crappy yolo code for personal project is thrilling. Professionally I watch some code like a hawk and some is yolo, based on a concrete per "job" risk assessment.

And for context, I have administered unixy systems and written software for pay since 1999.

But personally? I won't stop using technology and I do my best to avoid AI as much as possible.

I like exercising my mind, to develop new ways of thinking and above all, cultivate critical thinking!

If there's no critical thinking, there's no creativity, no arts, no nothing!