You asked ChatGPT to write your code. That’s your first mistake.
Many developers treat ChatGPT like a code vending machine. They type a question, copy the answer, and paste it into their editor. It works for a while, but soon they start to struggle when the real problems appear.
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What “Misusing ChatGPT” Looks Like
Misuse starts when you stop thinking.
You ask ChatGPT to write full projects instead of small blocks. You depend on it to fix errors without reading what the error says. You let it decide logic for you instead of planning your own.
When you just copy and paste code, you miss the most important part — understanding. You stop exploring why something works, what each line does, or how it connects to your overall app.
You become a fast typist, not a better developer.
Why This Hurts You Long Term
When you rely too much on ChatGPT, your problem-solving muscle gets weak. You lose confidence in debugging. You get stuck when the AI output fails. You start googling “how to fix ChatGPT code” instead of understanding the issue yourself.