Comment on Ask HN: Does it still make sense to write code by hand?parentComments−praash1moI really like your analogy as-is, but LLMs aren't reliable power tools. Asking for external help requires good communication and can be overkill for small tasks.Hiring a team of subcontractors carries risks unless you babysit the whole project.−Jemaclus1moI mean, it's the same idea, no? You hire contractors to build your house, but not to put together an IKEA bookshelf.
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I really like your analogy as-is, but LLMs aren't reliable power tools. Asking for external help requires good communication and can be overkill for small tasks.
Hiring a team of subcontractors carries risks unless you babysit the whole project.
I mean, it's the same idea, no? You hire contractors to build your house, but not to put together an IKEA bookshelf.