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How to keep enjoying programming in a world of LLMs

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  1. geraldwhen · · focus · HN ↗
    It's over. LLMs can produce any algorithm, any tech stack, any concept in seconds, minutes, or hours.

    Writing code is like trying to build a house without powertools. Could you do it? Sure. But no one ever will, for most values of no one.

    1. bluefirebrand · · focus · HN ↗
      So what are people like me, who fall into "some values of no one" supposed to do?

      I guess just blow my brains out? Just.. Thanks for trying man, but you picked the wrong thing to specialize in, now you're completely redundant and worthless to society. Here's your cyanide pill?

      God damn I'm so bitter about all of this. I was doing so well for a bit now I feel like I've completely wasted my life.

      1. reeredfdfdf · · focus · HN ↗
        This is why societies should make it as easy as possible for people to retrain / re-educate themselves. I highly doubt most white collar workers graduating today will be able to do what they trained for until retirement age. Programmers may be among first to see serious reduction in employment, but other office workers will follow.
        1. bluefirebrand · · focus · HN ↗
          If I knew what to retrain into I would sign up immediately.

          Right now I'm just at a loss. I've never wanted to be anything other than a programmer before.

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