AI Coding Feels Like Using an Unreliable Compiler

81 · Federico Tomassetti · May 19, 2026, 1:34 p.m.
Language Engineering reflections AI software development LLMs developer experience
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The post discusses the mixed feelings developers have about large language models (LLMs), comparing their reliability to that of an unreliable compiler. While some developers are enthusiastic about LLMs, many express confusion over their inconsistent performance, often questioning their utility in software development.
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