Libraries are under-used. LLMs make this problem worse
10 months ago
- #LLMs
- #Software Development
- #Libraries
- Libraries are under-used, partly because LLMs make this problem worse.
- Vibe coding is more fun than reading documentation or even ordinary coding, as it provides quick output and a sense of innovation.
- LLM-generated code is often inferior to battle-tested libraries, as prompts reflect naive views of problems.
- Library creators have deeper expertise and can shape better solutions than direct LLM use.
- Perverse incentives, like recognition for using LLMs, push engineers away from libraries despite their superiority.