Software development is one of the areas where LLMs really are useful, whether that's vibe coding disposable software, or more structured use for serious development.
I've been a developer for 40+ years, and very good at it, but for some tasks it's not about experience or overcoming complexity - just a bunch of grunt work that needs to come together. The other day I vibe coded a prototype app, just for one-time demo use, in less than 15 min that probably would have taken a week to write by hand, assuming one was already familiar with the tech stack.
Developing is fun, and a brain is a terrible thing to waste, but today not using LLMs where appropriate for coding doesn't make any sense if you value your time whatsoever.
I've been a developer for 40+ years, and very good at it, but for some tasks it's not about experience or overcoming complexity - just a bunch of grunt work that needs to come together. The other day I vibe coded a prototype app, just for one-time demo use, in less than 15 min that probably would have taken a week to write by hand, assuming one was already familiar with the tech stack.
Developing is fun, and a brain is a terrible thing to waste, but today not using LLMs where appropriate for coding doesn't make any sense if you value your time whatsoever.