Why AI coding tools can help you write better code, not just faster code
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Summary
The article argues that AI coding tools (LLMs) can be used not just for rapidly producing low-quality code ("slop"), but also for writing high-quality, well-crafted code at a slower, more deliberate pace. The author pushes back against the prevailing narrative that AI is only useful as a "slop cannon" for speed, and advocates for using LLMs flexibly to prioritize code quality over velocity.
Key quotes
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But the thing is, LLMs are very flexible. And you can use them just as effectively to write high-quality code more slowly.
But there seem to be enough people convinced that LLMs are only good as slop cannons that it's worth making the opposite case.
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