The Rise of Async Programming
8 hours ago
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- Async programming shifts from writing code line by line to describing problems clearly and letting tools solve them.
- The workflow involves defining problems, delegating implementation, and reviewing results later.
- Three pillars of async programming: clear problem definitions, automated verification, and detailed code review.
- Clear problem definitions are crucial for producing precise and working code.
- Automated verification includes tests, type checking, benchmarks, and linting to validate work independently.
- Code review becomes more critical when not typing every character yourself.
- Async programming allows working on multiple tasks simultaneously, improving efficiency.
- Braintrust uses async programming to build tools for AI engineering, like the agent Loop.
- The approach emphasizes explaining problems clearly and reviewing solutions thoroughly over typing speed.
- AI is changing programming by making routine tasks background processes and highlighting more valuable aspects.