LLM-Assisted Programming: Hype or Revolution? A Veteran Coder's Perspective

Veteran programmer Thomas Ptacek refutes the notion that AI programming tools are just a fad. He argues that while LLM-generated code isn't perfect and requires human review and refinement, it dramatically increases coding efficiency, especially for repetitive tasks. Using agents, LLMs can autonomously handle code writing, testing, and debugging, significantly reducing the programmer's burden. The author contends that LLMs aren't meant to replace programmers but to become powerful assistants, boosting overall development efficiency, especially when dealing with large amounts of repetitive work.