[rads]

I'm skeptical because I don't think generating the Clojure code is the hard part. These ideas seem more like wishful thinking than actual productivity improvements with the current state of tech.

Developer guided: For the projects I'm currently working on, the understanding is the most difficult part, and writing the code is a way for me to check my understanding as I go. I do use LLMs to generate code when I feel like it can save me time, such as setting up a new project or scaffolding tests, but I think there are diminishing returns the larger and/or more complex the project is. Furthermore, I work on code that other people (or LLMs) are meant to understand, so I value code that is consistent and concise.

Product guided: Even with meat-based agents (i.e humans), there's a limit to how many Jira tickets I can write and junior engineers I can babysit, and this is one of the worst parts of the job to begin with. Furthermore, junior engineers often make mistakes which means I need to have my own understanding to fix the issues. That said, getting feedback from experienced colleagues is invaluable, and that's what I'm currently simulating with LLMs.