A programming language’s ease of use has always been crucial. Rust and Elm used to stand out with their clear warnings and tips. I believe large language models (LLMs) like Claude and Llama3 are changing this now.
Error correction and feedback
LLMs can spot errors and suggest fixes in code. This means all languages can benefit from these advanced tools, even if they didn’t have user-friendly error messages before.
Rust and Elm had an edge, but now you can send errors to LLMs for even better feedback. This makes all languages easier to use
It’s Like Car Navigation Systems
Remember how high-end cars used to have better navigation? With CarPlay, any car with a screen and connectivity can have a great navigation experience. LLMs are doing the same for programming languages — making high-quality error diagnostics and suggestions available to all. ️
Good News for Popular and Niche Languages
Popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and Go still have an edge with AI-assisted code. But if LLMs can learn about smaller, newer languages, they can offer just as much help.
Originally published at http://abacusnoir.com on September 5, 2024.
