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Re:The 70% problem: Hard truths about AI-assisted coding by smallerfish on Friday December 06, 2024 @07:20AM (#42339121)
> when you thought he was learning and improving, he forgets everything and starts from square zero again.

I'd say it's more like: every time you start a new conversation with him, it's like his first day on the job.

But also: within the span of one interaction with him, he advances from junior to senior engineer in your specific domain.

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Re:The 70% problem: Hard truths about AI-assisted coding by loco5niner on Monday December 09, 2024 @01:24PM (#42368883)
> he advances from junior to senior engineer in your specific domain

Only if your expectation of senior engineers is that they often hallucinate and you'll constantly have to double-check their work

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