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AI-generated Perl code requires manual edits due to over-training

A user on Mastodon expressed frustration with AI-generated Perl code, noting that they frequently need to manually edit the code to correct stylistic and habitual errors. Their theory is that the AI models may be over-trained on discussions about Perl::Critic, leading to an overemphasis on its perceived capabilities rather than generating consistently high-quality code. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential issues with AI code generation quality and over-training on specific tools.

RANK_REASON Single user opinion on a niche programming language issue with AI-generated code.

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AI-generated Perl code requires manual edits due to over-training

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

    @ ChristosArgyrop Saying it another way: As often happens w/ LLM-gen-AI: I have to constantly make my own edits to generated # Perl code to fix obvious bad styl

    @ ChristosArgyrop Saying it another way: As often happens w/ LLM-gen-AI: I have to constantly make my own edits to generated # Perl code to fix obvious bad style & bad coding habits in LLM-gen-AI-generated code. My theory is that because Perl::Critic was hyped heavily on various …