After two months of coding with Claude Code, the author experiences a frustrating slowdown when reviewing pull requests and troubleshooting issues, despite initially enjoying the speed boost. The reliance on the AI for coding tasks has become a double-edged sword, as the author must still serve as a quality assurance engineer, often correcting errors and enforcing code quality. Skepticism remains about the future capabilities of AI in automating complex integration testing.

Effective code review is essential for maintaining code quality and understanding long-term implications, especially as AI-generated code increases the volume and complexity of commits. Developers must adapt to a more senior-level mindset early in their careers due to the rapid output of AI tools, which can complicate traditional review processes. While AI can assist in code review by identifying patterns and style issues, it cannot replace the nuanced judgment of human reviewers, making collaboration between AI and developers crucial for maintaining code integrity.