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I've been realizing lately that we're already to the point where LLMs can basically take written English language and create the computer code it's describing.
by quantadev 1y ago
I've been realizing lately that we're already to the point where LLMs can basically take written English language and create the computer code it's describing. I think in the future perhaps most (and eventually all) software can be written basically the way we write method/function documentation today. You describe a function, give it a name, describe it's inputs/output arguments. And with enough specificity there will be a [perfect] function that can be written (multiple of course actually) which accomplishes what's described. So we can create entire applications this way. I guess this is already being called no-code or low-code systems, but I think perhaps as a universal language where instructions MUST be given, perhaps LISP is indeed the best because anyone can learn the syntax in basically a couple of minutes.
I can't see how, in 100 years (or maybe even just 50) humans will still need more than ONE computer programming language. Or at the most two. We might always need C++ to exist for low level stuff, but we only need ONE higher level language.
- lproven 1y ago> LLMs can basically take written English language and create the computer code it's describing Not really. I know people think they are... but then some people think water can magically be imbued with healing powers. Here's how that works: https://www.howdoeshomeopathywork.com/ https://www.howdoeshomeopathywork.com/ LLMs are 99% hype. They can't think, or reason, or count... or program.
- quantadev 1y agoThe way I do most of my coding nowadays is by describing (in English) to Claude LLM what I want done, and it just does it, while I sit back and watch it type. It's amazing. You should learn to code!
- lproven 1y ago> You should learn to code! What makes you think I can't?
- quantadev 1y agoBecause no coder in 2025 still says LLMs can't code.
- lproven 1y agohttps://andrewzuo.com/apple-study-says-ai-cant-code-4ca19779f8ae https://andrewzuo.com/apple-study-says-ai-cant-code-4ca19779... https://leaddev.com/technical-direction/ai-models-cant-understand-code-does-matter https://leaddev.com/technical-direction/ai-models-cant-under... https://www.codeflash.ai/post/llms-struggle-to-write-performant-code https://www.codeflash.ai/post/llms-struggle-to-write-perform... https://community.openai.com/t/llms-seem-to-be-flawed-at-the-core-for-real-programming-help-needed/1128555 https://community.openai.com/t/llms-seem-to-be-flawed-at-the... It's late, I couldn't be bothered to search for more than 30 sec. Your statement is as incorrect as your others.
- quantadev 1y agoThere's definitely still a subculture of people who look for things AI can't do yet, and try to parlay that into evidence AI can't do much at all; just like there's Flat Earthers who're similarly dedicated to a cause.