This is the future: A Software Library with No Code
4 months ago
- #AI
- #Open Source
- #Software Development
- Release of 'whenwords', a code-free software library for relative time formatting.
- Supports multiple languages (Ruby, Python, Rust, etc.) and includes Excel formulas.
- Library consists of specs and tests (SPEC.md, tests.yaml, INSTALL.md) instead of code.
- Simple installation via AI models like Claude or Codex.
- Raises questions about the future of software libraries with AI advancements.
- Five reasons to prefer traditional libraries: performance, complex testing, support, updates, and community.
- Performance-critical applications (e.g., browsers) need optimized, tested code.
- Complex testing becomes unmanageable with spec-only libraries across multiple languages and AI models.
- Bug fixes and support are harder without a consistent codebase.
- Libraries requiring frequent updates (security, new features) benefit from traditional models.
- Community and interoperability are key for foundational software, unlike simple utilities like 'whenwords'.