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I think this speaks to the bubble you're in and how your kind of software development probably represents 0.1% of what's out there. I don't even know what WebGP

by aprdm 3y ago

I think this speaks to the bubble you're in and how your kind of software development probably represents 0.1% of what's out there. I don't even know what WebGPU, Warren Abstract machine or "whatever is that you're trying to do" is. I've been doing dev for ~20 years now, most of the work out there is essentially plumbing events/databases/REST APIs/regexes/JSON/configs/ web UIs in existing and well established frameworks/tools to solve business problems. You likely work more R&D style environments, which again, probably represent a very low % of devs out there

singron 3y ago
The parent comment claimed they had the value of 15-20 high priced world class consultants from every field, but this makes it seem like it does only the most basic common tasks.
- bmitc 3y ago
  Agreed. I asked it things I actually need help with, not relatively mundane tasks that are easily accomplished by reading documentation. And the fact that it answers so confidently and yet wrong concerns me.
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- ad404b8a372f2b9 3y ago
  I've never met a consultant who seemed useful and I've met many from the big 4 so in that regard GPT measures up.
sangnoir 3y ago
> I think this speaks to the bubble you're in and how your kind of software development probably represents 0.1% of what's out there. Grandparent specifically said they find ChatGPT useful for things outside their wheelhouse: >> [...]troubleshooting situations that flow into me - working in areas that I have the slimmest of backgrounds in It sounds to me like it may not be safe to use ChatGPT if you can't check its work.
- bmitc 3y ago
  Yea, I tried using it like that and got a bunch of "you're using it wrong responses".
  - meiraleal 3y ago
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    - sangnoir 3y ago
      This comment sounds a lot like "Have fun staying poor", as applied to AI rather than crypto.
      - meiraleal 3y ago
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- avion23 3y ago
  Not the original poster, but here are some examples: - Paste a bunch of log code about which I have no idea. Ask to identify and explain the problem. - Wireshark / dmesg / OpenWrt configuration pasting, ask to fix the problem. For instance, I fixed a Wi-Fi issue in a heterogeneous setup, which turned out to be caused by a stray DHCPv6 server. - Paste C code, along with an error log, and ask to fix the problem. - Paste my program and a sample. Ask to extend my program. - Proofread and format Markdown nicely. - Paste government letters, asking for a response that includes <what I want>. - Paste a chat log and obtain documentation. - Paste a tax declaration, and ask to check for consistency. - Paste my code and ask for critique. When discussing versions, people often confuse versions 3.5 and 4. I am always referring to version 4. Keep in mind that ChatGPT has been seriously and intentionally downgraded since March. This debate frequently leaves me wondering if I'm encountering a coordinated effort by bots. The examples I listed above come very naturally to me. I can't understand why people don't try to paste whatever they're working on and check the results. If it's too complex, asking it to critique instead of create, because that's easier. It feels as though there's an effort to shape public opinion into viewing these tools as "immature" and suitable only for edge cases.
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by aprdm 3y ago

singron 3y ago

The parent comment claimed they had the value of 15-20 high priced world class consultants from every field, but this makes it seem like it does only the most basic common tasks.

bmitc 3y ago
Agreed. I asked it things I actually need help with, not relatively mundane tasks that are easily accomplished by reading documentation. And the fact that it answers so confidently and yet wrong concerns me.
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ad404b8a372f2b9 3y ago
I've never met a consultant who seemed useful and I've met many from the big 4 so in that regard GPT measures up.

sangnoir 3y ago

> I think this speaks to the bubble you're in and how your kind of software development probably represents 0.1% of what's out there. Grandparent specifically said they find ChatGPT useful for things outside their wheelhouse: >> [...]troubleshooting situations that flow into me - working in areas that I have the slimmest of backgrounds in It sounds to me like it may not be safe to use ChatGPT if you can't check its work.

bmitc 3y ago
Yea, I tried using it like that and got a bunch of "you're using it wrong responses".
- meiraleal 3y ago
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  - sangnoir 3y ago
    This comment sounds a lot like "Have fun staying poor", as applied to AI rather than crypto.
    - meiraleal 3y ago
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avion23 3y ago
Not the original poster, but here are some examples: - Paste a bunch of log code about which I have no idea. Ask to identify and explain the problem. - Wireshark / dmesg / OpenWrt configuration pasting, ask to fix the problem. For instance, I fixed a Wi-Fi issue in a heterogeneous setup, which turned out to be caused by a stray DHCPv6 server. - Paste C code, along with an error log, and ask to fix the problem. - Paste my program and a sample. Ask to extend my program. - Proofread and format Markdown nicely. - Paste government letters, asking for a response that includes <what I want>. - Paste a chat log and obtain documentation. - Paste a tax declaration, and ask to check for consistency. - Paste my code and ask for critique. When discussing versions, people often confuse versions 3.5 and 4. I am always referring to version 4. Keep in mind that ChatGPT has been seriously and intentionally downgraded since March. This debate frequently leaves me wondering if I'm encountering a coordinated effort by bots. The examples I listed above come very naturally to me. I can't understand why people don't try to paste whatever they're working on and check the results. If it's too complex, asking it to critique instead of create, because that's easier. It feels as though there's an effort to shape public opinion into viewing these tools as "immature" and suitable only for edge cases.

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