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> In reality, it will save you some typing if you already know what to do. This goes too far in the other direction. LLMs can do far more than merely saving yo
by adastra22 1y ago
> In reality, it will save you some typing if you already know what to do.
This goes too far in the other direction. LLMs can do far more than merely saving you typing. I have successfully used coding agents to implement code which at the outset I had no business writing as it was far outside my domain expertise. By the end I'd gained enough understanding to be able to review the output and guide the LLM towards a correct solution, far faster than the weeks or months it would have taken to acquire enough background info to make an attempt at coding it myself.
- nottorp 1y agoI'd love it if everyone who posts statements like this would also include a link to their professional experience. Or at least state a number of years they've been developers. I'm sure I can do what you describe as well. I've actually used LLMs to get myself current on some stuff I knew (old) basics for and they were useful indeed as you say. I'm also sure it wouldn't help your interns to grow to your level.
- adastra22 1y agoWhy? LLMs are fantastic tutors, if used right. It's how you use it, not the background knowledge you bring to it.