Does LLM-assisted coding take the fun out of creating software?
With the advent of AI, deploying applications is more accessible than ever. Lacking knowledge of coding is no longer a barrier. Dubbed ‘vibe coding’, anyone can use LLMs to generate code and even deploy it by describing the project they want.
However, AI coding has not been perfected yet. The software built with LLM assistance from many inexperienced coders and non-technical people alike cost more money to fix than hiring a human, with services popping up to fix vibe-coded messes.
Despite this, many developers praise LLMs for taking out tedium in coding and debugging. They are easing more into roles of “AI babysitters”. AI has also enabled more experienced developers to ship more code, shipping more than half the amount than junior developers. From the survey in the linked article, this is because senior developers are more likely to spot errors. They also found that 80% of respondents said AI makes coding more enjoyable.