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I asked Claude Code to remove jQuery. It failed miserably
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Claude Code failed to effectively remove jQuery from an application during a migration to vanilla JavaScript for DOM manipulation and event handling. The application already utilizes Vue.js for complex interactive screens.
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- Praise: Using Claude to generate an agent orchestration framework has significantly increased productivity, demonstrating the potential of AI to enhance developer output dramatically.
- Praise: The idea of having AI write a codemod for necessary changes suggests a more efficient and predictable approach to code modifications, highlighting a promising application of AI in software development.
- Concern: The failure of Claude to run tests or execute code changes effectively raises concerns about its reliability in real-world coding scenarios, which could hinder developer trust.
- Concern: There is a notable disparity in AI performance, with some users experiencing significant success while others face frustrating limitations, indicating inconsistencies in AI capabilities.