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Kotlin creator's new language: a formal way to talk to LLMs instead of English
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CodeSpeak is a next-generation programming language powered by large language models (LLMs) designed for software engineers. It enables teams to shrink their codebase by 5-10 times and supports the development of production-grade systems through a combination of manually written and generated code.
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- Praise: The proposed workflow for LLM-based development could streamline the process by saving prompts alongside source code, enhancing traceability and collaboration.
- Praise: The idea of using a more precise programming language instead of English could address the verbosity and imprecision often encountered in coding.
- Concern: The concept appears to be more of a tooling approach rather than a new language, which may limit its effectiveness in improving LLM interactions.
- Concern: The non-deterministic nature of models means that re-applying changes could yield inconsistent outputs, undermining the reliability of the proposed method.
- Concern: Assuming that a formalized language will simplify interactions with LLMs overlooks the complexities of how these models are structured and function.