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AI rewrites coding
Greengard S. Communications of the ACM66 12-14,2023.Type:Article
Date Reviewed: Jun 21 2023

This thought-provoking article offers an interesting look at how artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to completely change the world of programming. It investigates how AI is changing conventional coding techniques and introduces a new paradigm that could completely alter how software is developed.

By exploring the fundamental ways AI is upending the established coding method, the author succinctly conveys the heart of this new trend. Greengard moves through the changing terrain of software development, where automated code generation, natural language processing, and machine learning techniques are changing how programmers write code. This investigation of AI’s effects on programming makes a strong case for the increased automation and enhancement of programming jobs.

The article’s ability to communicate difficult ideas in a clear and understandable way is one of its strongest points. Greengard successfully demystifies the complexity of AI-driven code production, making it understandable to a large audience, including both technical and nontechnical readers. The article’s readability is further improved, and the author’s arguments strengthened, by the use of concrete examples and case studies from real-world situations.

In addition, Greengard investigates the advantages and disadvantages of AI-driven coding. AI has the ability to increase developer productivity, shorten software development cycles, and lower human error by automating tedious and repetitive coding jobs. The article also highlights issues with potential prejudice, the ethical implications of AI-generated code, and the value of human monitoring during the development process.

Greengard deftly balances the benefits and drawbacks of this paradigm change while providing insightful information on how developers’ roles are changing in a programming environment driven by AI. He does a good job of emphasizing why programmers need to adopt and use these new tools while still maintaining their capacity for critical thought and problem-solving. The article prompts a deliberative discussion about the future of programming and the mutually beneficial relationship between human knowledge and AI.

In conclusion, this thought-provoking and well-written article explores AI’s profound impact on programming. It offers readers a perceptive examination of the potential advantages, difficulties, and ethical issues related to AI-driven code development. Initiating a discussion on the changing role of developers and paving the way for a time when AI and human collaboration will influence the programming landscape, Greengard eloquently and succinctly expresses these thoughts.

Reviewer:  Mihailescu Marius Iulian Review #: CR147605 (2308-0109)
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