Navigating the Unreliable Intern Syndrome: Balancing Innovation and Supervision with AI in Software Development
In recent years, large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Claude have become prominent tools in the software development community, often evoking mixed feelings. Some developers view these models as innovative, albeit challenging, aids in coding tasks, while others see them as unreliable, akin to energetic but misguided interns. This divergence in opinions highlights an ongoing discussion in the tech community: how to best harness the potential of LLMs while acknowledging and mitigating their inherent risks and shortcomings.