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Devtools must be open source
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Many software engineers primarily use programs created by others rather than developing their own. Customization through config files, plugins, and extensions is common among engineers to enhance their workflow.
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- Praise: LLMs are revolutionizing the way we interact with open-source software, making it easier to clone and understand projects — a game changer for developers.
- Praise: The collective capability of open-source means more eyes on the source code, potentially leading to better software through diverse contributions.
- Praise: There's a sense of satisfaction in tinkering with tools, and LLMs are making it more accessible without needing to dive deep into the code.
- Concern: Relying on LLMs for customization could lead to inefficiencies, as rebuilding tools for minor config changes wastes resources.
- Concern: The idealistic view of open-source collaboration with AI overlooks the real work involved in maintaining modifiable devtools — it's not as simple as just letting AI handle it.
- Concern: There's a genuine fear that frequent updates from upstream could break workflows, making it a nightmare for developers to manage.