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In September, AI generated code has made up 17.25% of all Linux Kernel patches

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  1. AyanamiKaine · · 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. close2 · · focus · HN ↗
      You are left behind. That's like saying: "I am using punch cards for programming and I feel left behind as others are using real-time IDEs" You don't need to vibe code (and even this is only a matter of time as llms become better and better), but not using AI at all will definitely leave you behind.
      1. coldtea · · focus · HN ↗
        As an AI user you're not that different from the punch cards programmer.

        You're more like a cobbler who adopted some new electrical tools for their craft, and feel smug against backwards cobblers using manual tools, while in the meantime the newer versions of those tools in the form of factory automation move in to make the whole craft obsolete.

        1. sanswork · · focus · HN ↗
          "Becoming an engineering manager will leave you unemployed"
          1. coldtea · · focus · HN ↗
            It very well may. Quite a few among those that have been fired because of AI (or at least, with the companies claiming AI as the cause).
        2. Nursie · · focus · HN ↗
          This analogy may well be very apposite.

          But what is that cobbler supposed to do during that time? He can keep his head above water using the machine, suspecting the factory is coming for him too or ... he can refuse to modernise and fail now as others outperform him?

          "Stop the factory being built" is not within his power.

          1. coldtea · · focus · HN ↗
            >But what is that cobbler supposed to do during that time?

            Optimally? Move to the best available trade that appears not to be deprecated for a good 50 years in the future, and in which they'd hire someone of his background.

            1. Nursie · · focus · HN ↗
              And this is why I’m considering retraining as an electrician :)
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