That's what folks used to say (and some still say) about IDE autocomplete in general. And it is the case that when I type without all that IDE-goodness, I type slower (eg is it `new URL().searchParams.get`? Or `new Url()`? Or `.params.get?), but I don't think it makes my brain "corrode". If I use one of these APIs frequently enough, I will learn it from the autocomplete because of the frequent repetition. If I don't, I don't see the need to memorize it.
This lets me stay focused on the actual problem I'm solving; the higher level problem. My job as programmer is not an autocompleter -- if it was I'd be doing something else.
I think your hypothesis is valid, but when comparing the impact of IDE autocomplete on my experience, it seems unlikely. We'd have to try copilot to be sure though. Note I think the situation is different for beginner developers and professional developers.
This lets me stay focused on the actual problem I'm solving; the higher level problem. My job as programmer is not an autocompleter -- if it was I'd be doing something else.
I think your hypothesis is valid, but when comparing the impact of IDE autocomplete on my experience, it seems unlikely. We'd have to try copilot to be sure though. Note I think the situation is different for beginner developers and professional developers.