Developer expresses concern about growing dependency on ChatGPT for work and personal projects, worried about potential cost increases or service limitations.

User relies heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT for both required work tasks and personal side projects, finding it essential for productivity

While AI helps automate boilerplate code and reduces manual work, the developer worries about over-reliance on the technology

Concerns about service changes: if ChatGPT becomes more expensive or experiences performance degradation, the user may be forced to purchase higher-tier licenses

AI assistance has enabled learning and project completion that might not be possible with traditional resources like Stack Overflow and Google searches alone