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Vibecoding #2

2 months ago
  • #Debugging
  • #Cloud Computing
  • #AI Development
  • The author discusses their experience with AI, specifically Claude, in solving a problem related to running tests on a cluster of six machines.
  • They highlight the challenges of managing multiple machines and the need for a streamlined process to run commands across them without manual intervention.
  • The solution involves combining ideas from rsyscall, remote development scripts, and the dax JavaScript library to create a multiplexed interface for running ad-hoc code on clusters.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of examples over rules when working with AI and the iterative process of refining both the specification and implementation.
  • They share insights on debugging with AI's help, noting how it accelerated identifying and fixing rookie mistakes, such as incorrect AWS wait commands and disk mounting issues.
  • The post concludes with satisfaction over the solution's effectiveness and the productivity gains from using AI to handle complex, non-reusable knowledge tasks.