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StackOverflow, how do I do X? SO: "You don't need to do X." ChatGPT, how do I do X? GPT: "Simply type 'import x' " SO will not be missed
by mouse_ 3y ago
StackOverflow, how do I do X?
SO: "You don't need to do X."
ChatGPT, how do I do X?
GPT: "Simply type 'import x' "
SO will not be missed
- znpy 3y agoSO was also hideous also because mods were excessively zealous in futile things. They would edit your posts and replies, changing your tone, for unnecessary reasons.
- dirkt 3y agoAnd developer B inherits code from developer A who typed "import x", developer B curses and spends a few days implementing Y, which developer A should have done in the first place if he had listend to SO (and provided the context why he wanted to do X, which of course he didn't when asking the question).
- belter 3y agoOh the irony...ChatGPT training comes from StackOverflow...probably in a large percentage.
- cowsup 3y agoSometimes understanding the why of a particular asker helps provide a better answer. If someone comes in to a shop and says “I’m building a bicycle, where do you keep your bananas?” I’d be inclined to ask why. If they told me they wanted softer handlebars, I’d tell them what a horrible idea that is. The fact that ChatGPT can lead the blind towards their pre-conceived ideas isn’t necessarily a plus.