The role of developer skills in agentic coding
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Thoughtworks is examining generative AI's impact on software delivery. They've developed a model for LLM-assisted coding, covering tasks like information retrieval, code generation, and transformation. Current interaction modes include chat, in-line assistance, and CLI.
Developers primarily use chat and in-line coding assistance, with some experimentation in larger code generation. Future focus may be on model improvements, size optimization, and organization-specific fine-tuning.
LLM-assisted coding has benefits but also limitations. Developers must still understand problems, write tests, and review generated code. Its usefulness varies based on tech stack, problem complexity, and developer experience. Coding assistants may sometimes reinforce bad practices
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