The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

The Secret AI Prompt Tool Silicon Valley Engineers Are Using

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May 6, 2025
Eric Provencher, founder of Repo Prompt and XR engineer at Unity, unveils the secret AI tool transforming Silicon Valley’s coding landscape. He discusses the limitations of 'vibe coding' and how Repo Prompt enhances context management for complex tasks. Eric demonstrates features like context builders and codemaps, emphasizing their role in empowering developers. The conversation dives into AI's implications for future engineering, the importance of coding education, and the balance between AI dependence and skill maintenance in an evolving tech world.
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INSIGHT

Vibe Coding Limitations

  • Vibe coding fails for complex coding tasks due to lack of proper context. - Providing targeted context to AI models greatly improves coding accuracy and results.
ANECDOTE

Nathan’s RepoPrompt Discovery

  • Nathan shares his experience where Cursor failed on complex projects. - RepoPrompt succeeded by managing context and worked better with advanced models like O1 Pro.
ADVICE

Selective Context Building

  • Select relevant files selectively to build effective context instead of dumping entire codebase. - Use RepoPrompt's Code Maps to index and prioritize relevant files for AI prompts.
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