Fast Is Relative: The Trade-Off Between LLM Speed and Software Quality

Summary

A brief reflection on the relative speed of LLM-augmented workflows. While LLMs are dramatically faster than humans for tasks like research (e.g., 6 minutes vs. days), the author notes that software performance and user experience standards have regressed compared to the pre-LLM era. The focus has shifted to capabilities over polish, but the trade-off is accepted because the technology is still novel and faster than human alternatives.