LLMs are already providing tangible value, contrary to the claims of many who consider them just hype. This post details how the author uses LLMs to simplify code, automate boring tasks, provide API references, search for things difficult to find, explain concepts, solve one-off tasks, and various other tasks. While LLMs might not be able to solve complex or novel problems, their ability to handle mundane tasks can significantly improve productivity and allow developers to focus on the interesting aspects of their work.
Monday, August 5, 2024