Is relying on AI/Google as a beginner coder a bad habit

I’m just starting out with coding, and my usual process when stuck is: first try to solve it myself, then Google/Stack Overflow, and if I’m still lost, I ask AI (like ChatGPT) for explanations or logic help. Is this a good approach, or am I risking bad habits? AI feels like the fastest way to unblock myself, but I’m worried it might hurt my long-term learning. What’s a better way to handle doubts as a beginner?

Posted Jun 15, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC

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