Two's Complement Pair Programming with HAL?
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Mar 16, 2025 Discover the intriguing world of AI-assisted coding, where hosts discuss whether it feels like working with a junior developer. They dive into the benefits and challenges of collaboration with AI tools, and ponder the future of work shaped by AI. The risks of vendor lock-in are highlighted, stressing the importance of understanding the technology behind your code. They also dissect the fragility of digital dependencies and the contrast between open-source and proprietary systems, all while reflecting on the ethical implications of AI in programming.
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AI Like Pairing With Junior
- Matt Godbolt describes AI pairing as like coding with a junior who has vast knowledge but limited practical experience.
- The AI apologizes for mistakes and learns from feedback, gradually improving its suggestions.
AI Acting Autonomously in IDE
- A friend of Matt uses an AI agent to autonomously refactor code, add features, and run tests with little manual coding.
- The AI iterates until success, then asks for approval, showing AI's growing agency in coding.
AI Lowers Programming Barriers
- AI reduces the cost barrier and makes programming accessible to non-experts like realtors updating websites.
- This tool power may increase total programming demand, benefiting experts and novices alike.