In a recent Business Bloomer Club Slack thread, members shared their personal experiences with using AI in WooCommerce development.
Despite the increasing number of AI-powered tools, the consensus is that AI is currently most useful for small tasks, quick prototypes, and convenience-based coding assistance, while full-scale development remains firmly in the hands of experienced developers.
This conversation shows a practical, honest view of what’s working — and where AI still falls short — in real-world WooCommerce projects.
Quick Snippets and Improvements
Most developers in the thread reported using AI for generating code snippets, improving existing logic, or helping with simple “how do I do X” questions. These interactions typically happen in the early stages of development or during prototyping.
However, the moment a task grows in complexity — for example, when logic spans multiple files or requires context — AI struggles unless heavily guided. As one member put it: “It’s just not up to the task yet unless I write a whole book on what I’m doing.”
Documentation Is Everything
A recurring theme was that the quality of input directly affects AI’s output. Developers who shared more context — including clear goals and relevant documentation — consistently saw better results.
Some developers are experimenting with tools like Cursor and Claude Code, which are designed specifically for developer workflows. These tools can be helpful when paired with good doc blocks, proper instructions, and structured code.
In one case, a developer used Claude Code to generate the ordering logic for a custom WooCommerce miniplugin — and it ended up being faster than coding manually.
Not a Replacement (Yet)
There was also a degree of caution. One developer noted that their team is composed of stronger coders who don’t rely much on AI. Another shared that AI can produce inaccurate suggestions if left unchecked, and they often have to “ask it to read the documentation” again.
This skepticism is healthy: AI is a powerful assistant, not a plug-and-play solution.
Looking Ahead: AI Workshops
As AI tools evolve, so does the interest in better understanding how to use them effectively. One member mentioned planning an internal workshop on the topic and even floated the idea of presenting it to Business Bloomer Club members — a clear sign that the WooCommerce dev community is curious and cautiously optimistic about AI’s future role.
Conclusion
While AI isn’t writing full WooCommerce plugins on its own just yet, it’s proving useful in small, practical ways: code generation, speed improvements, and answering documentation-level questions.
The takeaway is clear — AI works best when it supplements, not replaces, a developer’s workflow.
