Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast The Codex of Ultimate Vibing
May 20, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of Codex, a cloud-based AI that automates coding tasks, enhancing developer efficiency. Discover its strengths and limitations, from dependency management to user experience challenges. Learn how Codex compares to other coding tools and the future of AI in software engineering. Reflect on subscription costs versus productivity gains and the ethical implications of using AI technology. Join the conversation on the impact of innovation in coding!
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Early Days Limitations
- Codex is powerful but still requires setup like configured dev environments and testing setups.
- Its lack of web access and dependency installation limits practical usefulness currently.
Preventing False Task Claims
- Codex is trained and penalized to avoid falsely claiming task completion.
- Avoiding over-claiming is key for trust and is reinforced during model training.
Great Model, Poor Implementation
- Codex offers excellent underlying model quality and strong parallelism but has poorer practical implementation.
- Current UI and speed issues limit its usability compared to rivals.