After all, describing the problem and the outline of the solution is usually the hardest part.

This is what people who think that AI will replace programmers don’t understand. Programming is a way of thinking; knowing all the syntax and best practices is of course important, but secondary. If you’ve got that curiosity burning inside, those skills will come automatically as you gain more experience. Keep on learning, and don’t be afraid to use the latest tools to your advantage, no matter what snobs on the internet say!