Programming used to be free
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The author expresses concern that LLM-dependent programming tools are creating barriers reminiscent of the expensive mainframe era. Having learned programming on obsolete hardware with free tools, they worry that resource-intensive AI coding assistants requiring powerful GPUs and costly subscriptions will exclude underprivileged learners who previously thrived with accessible FOSS alternatives.
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