Comment by xnx
6 days ago
Is the argument that it's better to start from an empty code editor than having AI create a working first version?
I've found it faster to have AI write the code, revise with instructions as necessary, and delve into the code itself if I need to.
The argument is that if you intent to maintain the code you should keep the AI on a very tight leash, and at least understand the architecture of the code, if not every line.
This is good advice for any code contribution. Current AI is definitely not better than the best programmers, but is often better than junior programmers (who often carry a "senior" title now).