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User questions colleague's use of SQL for text search with LLM

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A user observed a colleague using SQL for text search, which the user believes is an inappropriate use of the technology. The colleague was reportedly instructing a large language model (LLM) to use PostgreSQL for this task, despite the user's assertion that SQL is not suitable for text search. The user suggests that LLMs can be helpful for tasks when the user has a strong understanding of the underlying principles, but can create an illusion of productivity otherwise. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential pitfalls of using LLMs for tasks without a strong foundational understanding, suggesting users should verify LLM outputs.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal observation and opinion about the use of SQL with LLMs, not a formal announcement or research.

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User questions colleague's use of SQL for text search with LLM

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I was over shoulder of a young colleague of mine. He had handsfree in his ears so he didn't notice me presence for a little while. I realized he is using # SQL

    I was over shoulder of a young colleague of mine. He had handsfree in his ears so he didn't notice me presence for a little while. I realized he is using # SQL to do # TextSearch . I asked him about it. He said he will tell the # LLM to not use SQL for text search. But it wasn't …

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