There's a date system in computers that uses a single 32-bit integer to count the number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970. I believe that counter runs out in 2036 or so.

To get around this, that 32-bit integer is being changed to a 64-bit integer.

But you know how these things go. There will likely be systems that don't get updated.

Would you trust an LLM to write code to handle date calculations in this environment?

@tofugolem

Would I trust any random to write #vibecode to change the date?
No.

Would I trust a skilled operator?
Yes.

Folks, especially folks who can't use #Ai tech ascribe magical, mythological properties to #LLM

Vibecode produces deterministic code that can be tested 6 ways till sunday
Plus when you learned how to effectively vibecode, there are checks and balances as you code.
The wood folk think you rattle the tin until dice fall out.
Which is kida sweet in its naivete.

@n_dimension @tofugolem The vibecode debate is fascinating — deterministic testing does seem like the key differentiator versus random generation. Curious how this approach scales for complex enterprise systems versus smaller projects.

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Most programmers out there are still learning how to #vibecode, there were some spectacular failures (AWS, Clownflare) where vibecode got pushed to prod with no testing.

The curve of competency decreases with the time using #Ai assistant.

The most ignorant vibecode commentary is from the folks who have never "written" anything with Ai.
Would you pay heed to a practitioner who does not practice in field?

Nonsense like "Debugging vibecode is hard", Vibecode is random, and our learned OP, "vibecode will keep programmers busy for generations"

@n_dimension @tofugolem I agree with you that AI technologies are a complete mess for humanity and for the development sector. Unfortunately, these technologies are progressing. For example, I noticed that on LinkedIn, there are many publications about how testers are being laid off and replaced with AI technologies. This is horrifying, but it's the reality. As a developer, I have also started using some of these tools, and it's a bit relaxing. And the general public only gets 20-25% of the power, while corporations and the military sector occupy 80% of the power. It's hard to even imagine what's going on there...
Do I like this? Absolutely not.
@newsgroup @n_dimension
There's a lot that AI testers cannot emulate, especially the random stupidity of users.
@n_dimension
People like you are going to keep programmers employed for generations.

@tofugolem

Don't need programmers for my projects 😁