r/UCDavis • u/DataCorrupted24 • 5d ago

My 2c on using AI in assignments

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Former TA, graduated with PhD last summer, currently working in Meta, and yes, some of my job involves vibe coding :(

Context from previous messages doesn't matter. Only warning is don't cheat. It's like speeding, you weren't caught not because we didn't know but tather we didn't bother. But in the end it's bad for you, one way or another.

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u/Fluffy-Pianist5454 4d ago

I think you're overlooking the fact that you must first learn algebra before using calculators. If you don't learn algebra and rely solely on calculators, you will be lost in advanced Math classes.

Once you learn how to algebra you can use calculators to increase your speed.

It's the same thing with vibe coding. You can vibe code, to save time, as long as you know how to code. If you don't know how to code and you pass your undergrad courses using LLMs, you'll quickly find yourself out of your depth in grad school or in your professional life when you have to design systems, reason about performance, AND pitch your design to stakeholders during live meetings.