Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For S03E02 - AI and Software Engineering
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Nov 6, 2024 Explore the revolutionary role of AI in software engineering, from boosting productivity with tools like GitHub Copilot to enhancing coding efficiency. Personal anecdotes highlight AI's impact on learning and managing technical debt. Delve into the limitations of AI in travel planning and the ethical implications surrounding data privacy. Hear about the potential obsolescence of programmers and the shift in educational methods, as well as discover innovative AI tools empowering personal productivity and creative tasks.
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Stack Traces Turned Into Fast Fixes
- Mitra used GPT to debug local Android setup and find missing permissions quickly.
- She pasted stack traces and resolved build and proxy issues that previously blocked progress.
GPT‑4 Feels Like A Concierge
- GPT‑3.5 is like scraped headlines whereas GPT‑4 behaves like a concierge virtual assistant.
- GPT‑4 adds contextual depth and conversational iteration useful beyond code, for research and planning.
GIF Shaking Effect Built By Code Interpreter
- Mitra used GPT‑4's Code Interpreter to read a GIF, extract frames, and generate Python code to recreate a shaking effect.
- The model produced runnable code that saved hours of manual effort despite imperfect results.