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AI coding tools won't end programming, says Mastodon user

A Mastodon user argues that the rise of large language models (LLMs) for coding does not signify the end of programming. They liken the situation to the invention of the printing press, which did not end the practice of hand-drawing. The user contends that while AI agents may change how programming is done, they will not eliminate the fundamental practice. AI

IMPACT Argues that LLMs will augment, not replace, traditional programming roles.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a user on a social media platform discussing the impact of LLMs on programming.

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AI coding tools won't end programming, says Mastodon user

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Last # ai rant, or perhaps not rant but a lament of things long lost. Today an article on top of the orange site declares "the end of programming", cause it pre

    Last # ai rant, or perhaps not rant but a lament of things long lost. Today an article on top of the orange site declares "the end of programming", cause it predicts that more people will be using # llm to code. Sorry, but no, it's not "the end of programming", just because kids …