AI-Augmented React Development: How I Rebuilt My Workflow Without Losing Control of the Code
Every React developer reaches a point where the sheer volume of boilerplate starts to slow them down. Prop drilling, repetitive hook patterns, component scaffolding, unit test setup — the cognitive overhead adds up fast, especially at enterprise scale. When GitHub Copilot entered my workflow, I expected a productivity boost. What I didn't expect was how much I'd have to think about using it correctly. After integrating AI-assisted development into a React 18 codebase — spanning custom hooks, con

