Are Developers Faking it on GitHub Using AI Coding Tools?

While it may not entirely help land a job, GitHub has traditionally served as a developer’s portfolio, offering a public record of coding activity, projects, and contributions. However, with the rise of AI-assisted tools like Cursor, it’s now possible to build an entire GitHub profile without actually knowing how to code.  By prompting natural language into tools like Cursor, users can auto-generate code, structure repositories, and commit changes that mimic the workflow of a seasoned developer. On paper, the profile looks active, thoughtful, and technically impressive. In reality, it could have been created by someone with no technical background. This raises a critical question: does this create a false sense of skill for employers or fellow developers reviewing such profiles