The Five Levels: From Spicy Autocomplete to the Software Factory
15 days ago
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- Technical deflation is reducing the cost of coding, prompting a shift in tech debt payment strategies.
- Five tiers of automation in AI-assisted coding mirror the NHTSA's levels of driving automation.
- Level 0: Manual coding with minimal AI assistance, akin to traditional driving.
- Level 1: AI handles discrete tasks like writing unit tests or adding docstrings.
- Level 2: AI pairs with developers, handling routine tasks, boosting productivity.
- Level 3: Developers transition to managers, reviewing AI-generated code extensively.
- Level 4: Developers become PMs, focusing on specs and schedules, with AI handling coding.
- Level 5: Fully autonomous software creation, with minimal human intervention.
- Small teams are pioneering Level 5 automation, hinting at the future of coding.