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From Syntax to Semantics

Alessio Fanelli · 16 Jan 2024

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  1. Our reading

    LLMs will let non-engineers use semantic code functions without any syntax knowledge.

    Their wordsIt seems obvious that over time LLMs will make it possible for non-engineers to leverage these semantic code functions without any syntax knowledge.

  2. Our reading

    Most codebases are optimized for humans writing syntax, not for LLMs to manipulate.

    Their wordsMost codebases are also messy and are optimized for humans to write syntax, not for LLMs to manipulate them.

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