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LLMs could be, but shouldn't be compilers
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LLMs can potentially function like compilers by translating high-level instructions into executable code. However, there are concerns that relying solely on LLMs may lead to a lack of understanding of the underlying code.
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- Praise: LLMs have the potential to significantly assist individuals in learning programming, indicating their value in educational contexts despite current limitations.
- Praise: Iterative refinement of specifications when using LLMs can enhance their utility, suggesting a promising approach for practical applications.
- Concern: The non-deterministic nature of LLMs makes them unreliable as building blocks for software, raising concerns about their predictability and stability.
- Concern: LLMs' tendency to hallucinate undermines their effectiveness as a serious abstraction layer, as they lack stable guarantees about the underlying system.
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