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I am a third year Software Engineering Student, is it still worth it to build projects from scratch or should I just use AI (claude, chatGPT, lovable, etc.) to build them for me? I have built plenty of Projects from scratch, trying to learn the ins and outs of languages and frameworks, but it seems like everyone and their mother uses AI to just build stuff for them. So is it still worth it to learn or should I just become a prompt engineer?
1. mvsingh ◴[] No.45624533[source]
When moving from idea to execution, you can use existing free tools like NextBunny.co a visual UI builder that helps you quickly create Next.js websites. This approach lets you set up a solid base fast, so you can focus on developing the core features of your project. If your goal is to monetize the product, this method saves significant development time.

However, if your goal is to learn and deepen your understanding of frameworks and system design, it’s better to build everything from scratch. This approach gives you a stronger grasp of the fundamentals, valuable especially during interviews, where you’ll often be tested on your coding proficiency and technical depth.

Hope this helps!! All the best!!