As a long-time programmer, I have super positive experience with Claude Code. I can write all the code it can, I'm certain I can do it better, and I can probably do it faster as well. However, what I don't have is time and energy. I can spend the little time I have on the requirements and review, and let CC deal with the stuff in between, while I focus on personal life. It's a huge value to me. It literally got my back into the programming game.