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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

AI tools can help compensate for the lack of comments in code, but they shouldn't replace the need for good documentation.

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The Philosophy of Software Design – with John Ousterhout

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

The Philosophy of Software Design – with John Ousterhout

04/09/25

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Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

AI tools can assist in coding, but the real-world complexities of software development require human insight and creativity to navigate effectively.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

AI tools will make it easier to generate low-level code, improving autocomplete capabilities and potentially producing high-quality code.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/22/23

@ Y Combinator

AI tools can help me code faster by allowing me to describe changes I want, like implementing a dark mode, and they will edit the code accordingly.

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Anima Anandkumar

05/04/25

@ EO

AI tools are improving, but they still require clear instructions and descriptions of tasks. The ability to articulate what AI should do remains crucial.

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

AI tools can enhance programming productivity, allowing engineers to focus on creative problem-solving rather than repetitive tasks.

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a16z Cast

05/16/25

@ a16z

When using AI for coding, there is often a gap between the code generated by AI and the user's ability to modify it effectively, highlighting the need for better tools.

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Jamal Eason

05/30/25

@ Google for Developers

AI features in Android Studio help developers with code commenting, making it easier to understand code when working on new projects.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Comments should provide information that isn't obvious from the code, especially for interfaces and member variables.

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Mike Krieger

05/31/25

@ Hard Fork

AI tools should augment human work rather than replace it, fostering a collaborative relationship between humans and AI.