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1. AyanamiKaine · 1789978561 · focus · HN ↗

   I really don't know what to feel about AI generated code. It's clear that it improves velocity dramatically in code output. It has some value to it. But what is the cost?

   While I code without the help of AI, sometimes I feel like I am being left behind.

   Ohh you wrote only 400 lines today? I shipped a whole app while being in the gym... hits hard.

   1. pixel_popping · 1789979168 · focus · HN ↗

      Why would you code without the help of AI, genuinely asking? You can have quite strict "guardrails" that would maintain code consistency/quality that can be close to guaranteed nowadays.

      It's not only about the pace, but also about the quality, most softwares have proven that not getting AI-reviewed is risky in its own, at least in the field of security.

      1. AyanamiKaine · 1789979387 · focus · HN ↗

         That's a good question. I don't have anything to critique regarding consistency or quality. You are right to say that the newest frontier models are quite good on that front. Especially when you are doing a task you have little experience in.

         I like programming, it fun! Using AI feels like I am optimizing the fun out of it. I learn so much about different programming languages and topics I would simply not learn when using AI. I also like learning things!

      2. skort · 1789980083 · focus · HN ↗

         In my case, it would be to make sure I have a good mental model of the problem at hand instead of offloading it to a LLM. I'd also rather not put myself in a position where I'm reliable on a LLM to do my job.

         Oh and there are also the huge moral and ethical issues with the companies that offer LLMs.

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