#81 AI Code Assistants: The Good, The Bad & The Overhyped, plus Python’s UV Glow-Up & Postman’s Existential Crisis

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This week, we dive into the latest in AI-assisted coding, software quality, and the ongoing debate on whether LLMs will replace developers—or just make their lives easier:

• My LLM Codegen workflow atm: A deep dive into using LLMs for coding, including structured workflows, tool recommendations, and the fine line between automation and chaos.
• Cline & Cursor: Exploring VSCode extensions and AI-powered coding tools that aim to supercharge development—but are they game-changers or just fancy autocomplete?
• To avoid being replaced by LLMs, do what they can’t: A thought-provoking take on the future of programming, the value of human intuition, and how to stay ahead in an AI-driven world.
• The wired brain: Why we should stop using glowing-brain stock images to talk about AI—and what that says about how we understand machine intelligence.
• A year of uv: Reflecting on a year of UV, the rising star of Python package managers. Should you switch? Maybe. Probably.
• Posting: A look at a fun GitHub project that makes sharing online a little more structured.
• Software Quality: AI may generate code, but does it generate good code? A discussion on testing, maintainability, and avoiding spaghetti.
• movingWithTheTimes: A bit of programmer humor to lighten the mood—because tech discussions need memes too.

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Power of TypeScript (00:05:00)

3. Navigating Code Generation with AI (00:15:00)

4. Transitioning from Greenfield to Legacy Code (00:30:00)

5. Tools and Best Practices for Teams (00:50:00)

6. The Risks of Over (01:05:00)

7. ChatGPT vs. Traditional Search (01:20:00)

8. Embracing the New Era of Programming (01:40:00)