LLM Code Hallucinations: Not the End of the World

A common complaint among developers using LLMs for code is the occurrence of 'hallucinations' – the LLM inventing non-existent methods or libraries. However, the author argues this isn't a fatal flaw. Code hallucinations are easily detectable via compiler/interpreter errors and can be fixed, sometimes automatically by more advanced systems. The real risk lies in undetected errors only revealed during runtime, requiring robust manual testing and QA skills. The author advises developers to improve their code reading, understanding, and review capabilities, and offers tips to reduce hallucinations, such as trying different models, utilizing context effectively, and choosing established technologies. The ability to review code generated by LLMs is presented as valuable skill-building.