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NotNotMike

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  • Study shows AI coding assistants actually slow down experienced developers

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  • Copying from the x-post

    Research paper here: https://metr.org/Early_2025_AI_Experienced_OS_Devs_Study.pdf

    I think these are interesting findings, they definitely conform to my experience, but I'd want to always have more data and larger sample sizes.

    One point in particular stood out to me - the lack of LLM context. I have a new person on my team (junior level) that uses AI for everything, and it's so obvious that the LLM is getting tripped up with the lack of context. Not all the required information is in a single repository, and it needs additional info like the documentation and spoken architectures that aren't explicitly documented, historical choices as to why we make decisions in a certain way, or even just style guides. The LLM context window just isn't large enough right now to be a truly effective programmer for large, complex projects

  • Study shows AI coding assistants actually slow down experienced developers

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  • Research paper here: https://metr.org/Early_2025_AI_Experienced_OS_Devs_Study.pdf

    I think these are interesting findings, they definitely conform to my experience, but I'd want to always have more data and larger sample sizes.

    One point in particular stood out to me - the lack of LLM context. I have a new person on my team (junior level) that uses AI for everything, and it's so obvious that the LLM is getting tripped up with the lack of context. Not all the required information is in a single repository, and it needs additional info like the documentation and spoken architectures that aren't explicitly documented, historical choices as to why we make decisions in a certain way, or even just style guides. The LLM context window just isn't large enough right now to be a truly effective programmer for large, complex projects

  • What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? July 08

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  • Thursday Murder Club was just such a genuinely fun read. There was something so light hearted about it I loved

  • My son got Nikes so he doesn't get teased.

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  • That's actually a really good point you've made here. It's easy to defend the shoes as a parent because you're the one who (1) understands the rationale behind buying them and (2) made the decision to buy them

    I wonder if a good decision in this scenario is to just give the child a shoe allowance and let them pick. If they want Nike's they will have to find a pair that fits the budget

  • What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? July 08

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  • Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. My understanding is that it is a woefully misunderstood book, and that people keep getting angry with the content without understanding it (or worse, without reading it).

    So far, I actually really like it just a handful of chapters in. I think they make incredibly salient points and have very convincing rationales.

  • Today I learned that LLMs understand base64!

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  • Agreed, this is a relatively simple "tool" as the LLM parlance goes. It's what Model Context Protocol (MCP) is designed to facilitate

    To verify, the author should try the same prompts on a local LLM with no tools enabled and most likely the LLM will respond with some nonsense

  • Ableism towards cluster B personality disorders is far too normalised.

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  • This reminds me of a reddit thread I saw years ago that talked about pedophilia and how there are anonymous groups for people who realize that it's wrong and want to be "cured"

    But they have to hide and use complete anonymity, else their lives would be ruined

    They're people suffering from, in my opinion, a mental illness but cannot get help, and I find it quite tragic, actually

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  • No, it is not that bad. It's actually very nice.

    It affords a lot of consistency, is relatively easy to understand (once you're familiar with the convention), and theming allows you to modify all the colors and sizing in one file rather than modifying a lot of CSS

    I think the worst that can be said about it is that it is unnecessary, but I cannot see a true downside to using it besides personal preference. It gets the job done efficiently and correctly and that's what's important at the end of the day

  • Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet plans and dropping data caps

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  • As a (begrudging) customer this sounds good on paper. But I'm suspicious as hell

  • any advice on buying a window AC unit?

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  • While insulation helps, it's fundamentally less efficient because the heat sync is inside the building and insulation isn't foolproof. And often these units are made of plastic, so they leak more heat into the house from the chassis than you'd expect. Even the best hose is less efficient than a window unit where the entire heat sync is outside the building

    So while $20 and some duct tape helps a great deal, it definitely won't be as efficient as a window unit

  • any advice on buying a window AC unit?

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  • All I can really say is to avoid the floor models, since they put the hot part of the conditioner inside your home, thus have to work a lot harder

    See Technology Connections (Piped) for an informational video

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    make the right choice

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  • Roshi made a potion?

  • Me waking up every day

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  • With summer soon beginning in the northern hemisphere, what are some pro tips for staying cool?

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  • We get a meal delivery service each week and they use the giant ice packs. So I've taken to just keeping two or three in my freezer and then sleeping with a pack at my feet each night or carrying it in the car while I do errands. And I get fresh ones delivered each week. A nice way to recycle the packs

  • Thinkin' kitty

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  • Who? That's not not my name

  • Thinkin' kitty

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  • Not trying to poo poo on the cute image, just genuinely trying to get better at reading cat emotions

    The widened pupils means the cat is annoyed right? It could be just focused on some string off screen but, given the context, lil bro is about two seconds from ending this photo

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    What's one beauty standard that you don't agree with?

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  • I've always disliked plastic surgery, botox and heavy makeup. But that's normal enough

    My real hot take is I am disgusted by long, fake nails. They make my skin crawl. They're so cumbersome, I truly don't understand how people love with them

  • It's Father's Day in the United States. What is a memory of your father that left the greatest impact on your life?

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  • My dad did so much right, but his one failing was financial. He was an insurance salesman and had plenty of money when I was very young, but at some point it all dried up and he seemed unable to make more. He didn't starve or anything, but at a certain point my brother had to step in and buy his house or he was going to lose it.

    So now, I'm very cognizant of my spending and always having a good cash reserve.

    But, he was also extremely generous when he did have money. His favorite way to spend money was on the people he loved and to make them happy.

    So now, I also give freely. If it makes someone I love happy, and I can afford it, I'll give them whatever I think might make them smile, if even for a day

  • Gooner game of the year Stellar Blade's mods are 41% smut, ensuring gamers will never see the light of heaven

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  • This article was pretty funny. I loved the writing style

    As for the subject matter, I have never understood these mods. When I was young I gave them a try in Skyrim but I remember it just being distracting. It feels like multitasking: I'm doing two things half as good. I really don't see the point.

    So that being said, I would love it if they had metrics on how long the mod stayed installed and how far into the game the player made it. Impossible, surely, but it would really clear up for me whether people are genuinely playing the game or whether they're installing for a level and... Ahem... Moving on to another activity

  • Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Teases Return of Halo in 2026 — and It’s Reportedly a Halo: Combat Evolved Remaster

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  • Normally I'd complain that they already did this but the first remaster had such terrible flaws like the hit boxes that honestly I'm happy they're taking another shot

    I just hope they put it in the MCC. I like the all-in-one package there

  • Ubuntu @programming.dev
    NotNotMike @programming.dev

    I'm giving Ubuntu a trial run on my personal laptop. Any tips or cool features?

  • Books @lemmy.world
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    I'm reading through "Wicked", can someone explain why this book got made into a musical.

  • PC Gaming @lemmy.ca
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    Fabric of Reality - A unique roguelite for only $0.76 USD

    store.steampowered.com /app/2166710/Fabric_Of_Reality/
  • Satisfactory @lemmy.world
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    Did they change pipe priority or something, I can't get water recycling to work anymore

  • cats @lemmy.world
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    My orange cat was sitting in a hammock near me when I heard him yelp. Turns out he had unwanted company. It's cold, she wanted cuddles

  • Satisfactory @lemmy.world
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    What methodology do you prefer? Monolith factory or microfactories

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    What's the most petty/pointless/pedantic hill you're willing to die on?

  • AskBeehaw @beehaw.org
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    Are there any good alternatives to Etsy that Beehaw likes?

  • EarthPorn @lemmy.world
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    Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

  • pics @lemmy.world
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    Ireland is an exceptionally green place

  • Home Video (VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, 4k) @feddit.uk
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    Any recommendations for digitizing DV tapes?

  • Home Video (VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, 4k) @feddit.uk
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    While garage sale-ing recently, I found some old VHS tapes - I've now decided I want to start a personal archive and digitize these types of obscure tapes

  • Cats @midwest.social
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    If I touch them she recoils but I can't help myself

  • All Orange Cats Share One Brain Cell @lemmy.world
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    He goes belly-up more often than you'd think

  • Gardening @lemmy.world
    NotNotMike @programming.dev

    Any accurate gardening games?

  • cats @lemmy.world
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    I'll admit, I turned up the saturation on this picture a bit

  • Nature and Gardening @beehaw.org
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    Advice Needed: Viable grass for a catio

  • All things bodyweight @lemmy.ml
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    Getting older so I've decided I need to get into a routine of working out.

  • Rider @programming.dev
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    Pros and Cons of using Rider over Visual Studio

  • memes @lemmy.world
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    I'm just here to laugh at Spongebob memes