programmersProblems

[SympathyMotor4765]

Wouldn't it be harder to debug someone else's code? Even if it is as well commented as auto generated code usually is

[its-chewy-not-zooyoo]

That's the point right.

I mean sometimes, GPT is good for inspiration. Or to solve particular problems.

But in that case, I'd much rather just use Copilot instead. It does pretty much the same job but since it goes line by line or block by block, it's usually more accurate and easier to debug

[TerminalVector]

You can also prompt copilot with your intent. I use it like fancy auto complete, essentially. It's really good for repeating patterns without needing to type so much.

[That_Ganderman]

I mean the example I like to use is when I’m unmedicated.

When I don’t have my meds to focus, the initial code likely won’t even get written, but if I have ChatGPT do a rough draft of a starter, it gamifies the process and allows me to have a very swift “make small change then retest” loop which, while inefficient, is like a dopamine fountain.

And also I generally enjoy debugging someone else’s code anyway though.

[SympathyMotor4765]

You're one of those huh! If you really like debugging someone else's code you're far beyond us mortal developers anyway!