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The Gambler and the Genie
- A large language model like ChatGPT allows users to write code using plain English.
- While feasible to create code with just English input, limitations arise in producing novel, substantial, or iteratable projects.
- Writing software with a large language model differs significantly from manual coding, impacting the future of software production.
- Metaphors often used to define large language models include 'coach,' 'editor,' 'therapist,' 'collaborator,' and 'genie.'
- When utilizing a large language model to write code, the experience can resemble interacting with a mediocre Genie.
- Challenges arise when attempting to create new content or when stepping outside the realm of known programming concepts.
- The process of producing code becomes more iterative and less contemplative with instant feedback from the Genie.
- The Genie transforms the software production process, taking on roles like a Doctor, Mechanic, and Gambler, but diminishing the role of a Detective.
- Engineering and artistry differ in their reactions to large language models due to historical practices and economic implications.
- Concerns about the ethical aspects of generating code through large language models include potential copyright issues and the need for fair compensation.
- The future of software engineering might reward taste and judgement over raw speed or intellect, emphasizing the importance of learning to write code creatively.
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