Software development is one of the areas where LLMs really are useful, whether that's vibe coding disposable software, or more structured use for serious develo

Software development is one of the areas where LLMs really are useful, whether that's vibe coding disposable software, or more structured use for serious development. I've been a developer for 40+ years, and very good at it, but for some tasks it's not about experience or overcoming complexity - just a bunch of grunt work that needs to come together. The other day I vibe coded a prototype app, just for one-time demo use, in less than 15 min that probably would have taken a week to write by hand, assuming one was already familiar with the tech stack. Developing is fun, and a brain is a terrible thing to waste, but today not using LLMs where appropriate for coding doesn't make any sense if you value your time whatsoever.