How I use LLMs as a staff engineer
2025-02-17
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In this article, a staff engineer shares insights on using large language models (LLMs) in software engineering. The author discusses the split opinions among engineers about the effectiveness of LLMs, detailing personal experiences with tools like Copilot for code autocompletion and tactical changes. The piece emphasizes the utility of LLMs in learning new domains, such as Unity, by facilitating question-driven learning. Additionally, the author explains using LLMs for writing research-oriented throwaway code, bug fixing, and for proofreading English documents, while highlighting the need for expert review in unfamiliar technical areas.
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