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This is also relevant in the context of using LLMs to help you code. The way I see it, programming is about “20% syntax and 80% wisdom”. At least as it stands
by matthewsinclair 2y ago
This is also relevant in the context of using LLMs to help you code.
The way I see it, programming is about “20% syntax and 80% wisdom”. At least as it stands today.
LLMs are good (perhaps even great) for the 20% that is syntax related but much less useful for the 80% that is wisdom related.
I can certainly see how those ratios might change over time as LLMs (or their progeny) get more and more capable. But for now, that ratio feels about right.
- hnthrow289570 2y agoSadly like half of that wisdom has to do with avoiding personal stress caused by business processes.
- matthewsinclair 2y agoWell, exactly. That’s kinda my point. Programming is so much more than just writing code. And sadly, some of that other stuff involves dealing with humans and their manifest idiosyncrasies.