AI Coding Tools: Engineer Feels 'Fraud,' Struggles Without AI, Sparks Reddit Debate

• A backend engineer admitted feeling like a "complete fraud" on Reddit due to heavy reliance on AI coding tools like Cursor and Claude for daily tasks.
• The developer, 11 months into the role, worried about lack of real learning and struggled significantly when Cursor temporarily stopped working.
• Seniors noticed the struggle, joking the developer "can’t survive without Cursor," raising doubts about their coding career path.
• Despite doubts, the developer, from a lower-middle-class family, feels responsible for supporting parents on a ₹2.5 lakh annual salary.
• The Reddit post sparked a wide discussion, with users offering advice on balancing AI assistance and independent practice for skill development.