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AI's token efficiency push may lead to tabs winning coding style wars

The ongoing AI and LLM boom is predicted to influence coding style preferences, potentially leading to the adoption of tabs over spaces. This shift is attributed to the superior token efficiency of tabs, which is becoming a more significant factor in development. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI's focus on efficiency could indirectly influence developer tooling and coding standards.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing a potential consequence of AI trends on coding practices.

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    One curious outcome of the # AI / # LLM craze is that in the eternal "tabs vs spaces" holy war, tabs will eventually win. Because token efficiency, simple as th

    One curious outcome of the # AI / # LLM craze is that in the eternal "tabs vs spaces" holy war, tabs will eventually win. Because token efficiency, simple as that. And this is good. # golang # Rebol # odinlang