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Ask HN: Why do you use AI for coding?

1•MrSandingMan•1h ago
I'm writing an article on AI-assisted coding, I'm wondering what are the main reasons people use AI/LLM/Agentic for coding purposes.

2nd question: do you feel like it helps you solve novel/non-trivial problems?

Comments

Zambyte•1h ago
I find LLMs to be most useful for me as a StackOverflow replacement. I ask questions in a generic way, and adapt the answer to my specific problem manually. I don't do agentic coding, and I usually avoid directly using AI generated code unless the problem I am having it solve is a mechanical transformation (I am giving it all the knowledge it needs to do what it needs to do), or something that is low complexity but depends on knowledge that I don't have.
beernet•1h ago
You might as well ask an accountant why he/she uses a calculator. I really don't think you're asking the right questions here. These questions will lead to obvious answers that you don't need to interview people for.
MrSandingMan•1h ago
I'm asking questions because I wanna challenge some biases I have. You believe that you already know the ("obvious"?) answers, good for you?

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