Why you shouldn't use AI to write your tests (Changelog News #96)
May 28, 2024
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Guest Jordan Cutler shares a real-life experience of writing clear/readable code that backfired. The podcast also discusses Swizec's article on not using AI for tests, a self-organizing file system concept, broken links on the internet, and an interactive study on queueing strategies.
Emphasize feature coverage over code coverage when writing tests with AI for better adaptability and functionality.
LlamaFS is an innovative self-organizing file system that automates file organization based on contents and conventions, streamlining file management tasks effectively.
Deep dives
The Impact of AI in Writing Tests
The podcast discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on writing tests. It questions the value of deriving tests from code implementation and suggests focusing on writing higher-level tests instead. By emphasizing the importance of feature coverage over code coverage, the podcast advocates for AI to write tests that are more functional and valuable, allowing for easier adaptability as systems evolve.
LlamaFS: Self-Organizing File System Innovation
An innovative self-organizing file system called LlamaFS is highlighted in the podcast. LlamaFS automatically organizes files based on contents and conventions, offering support for various file types including images and audio. The discussion points to the potential benefits of LlamaFS for organizing files in a user-friendly manner, showcasing its ability to streamline file management tasks effectively.
Swizec’s article on not using AI to writes tests, LlamaFs is a self-organizing file system with Llama 3, a Pew Research analysis confirmed that the internet is full of broken links, Sam Rose built a spectacular interactive study of queueing strategies & Jordan Cutler shares a real-life experience of him writing clear/readable code… and it backfiring.
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