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HOW TO TACKLE THE UNRELIABILITY OF CODING ASSISTANTS

martinfowler.com7 min read

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

This article shares helpful tips for using LLMs effectively as coding assistants. It considers factors like the speed and reliability of feedback loops, the margin of error, the longevity of the code, and the recency of information needed, giving advice on each factor. Setting a time limit for using AI input and creating a persona for an AI assistant can help to better manage expectations and usage.