Fransisco Lemon

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Over the Christmas break, a staff software engineer explores the use of software assistants to convert a Rust library into a Haskell library, resulting in a breakthrough moment. While these assistants sometimes err, they hold immense potential, creating new solutions rather than simply regurgitating existing knowledge. The experience highlights the evolving role of software assistants and how engineers must adapt to remain relevant in the industry.

An "oh fuck" moment in time

How long did the process actually take? Apps like Windsurf will only iterate until it pauses. Additionally, did you use a rules file or update your safe app list? While I’m a huge fan it’s not a silver bullet nor is it an AI agent that will work until “the job is done”.
Apologies if this sounds skeptical but either the lift was much lower than what feels like is described or more effort went into this other than three lines in a prompt and just walking away.

It’s inspiring to see how these tools are not just automating tasks but also fostering creativity and innovation, as demonstrated by the creation of a Haskell library from a Rust implementation.
This showcases the immense potential of embracing AI in engineering workflows. A positive takeaway is the encouragement for developers to adapt and integrate these advancements into their practices, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry. It’s a testament to the exciting times we live in, where technology continuously redefines possibilities.

Nothing bad with experimenting in safe enviroment but it looks like it eveloves to vibe coding rather than experienced developers utilizing the good part of AI like boilerplate generation etc.