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Libraries are under-used. LLMs make this problem worse


Why? Briefly: LLMs make this problem worse. Why? Less briefly: Vibe coding is more fun than reading documentation.

Dunning-Kruger effect leads us to understimate the complexity of the problem solved by the library we're considering. Perverse incentives: libraries compete with big internal engineering projects that look good in a promo packet. An engineer who uses an LLM to generate thousands of lines of code is a innovative leader who will help the company win in the new age of AI.

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