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Redux maintainer's thoughts on AI

Redux maintainer Mark Erikson shares his personal journey from initial fear and skepticism of AI in programming to a more nuanced perspective. After his company Replay pivoted from time-travel debugging to AI, he experienced deep frustration but eventually found value in AI as an assistant despite ongoing concerns about determinism and understanding.

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  • The author initially resisted AI coding tools due to non-determinism and hallucinations, considering them untrustworthy.
  • His company Replay pivoted from time-travel debugging to AI, causing a visceral negative reaction.
  • Through research and use, he gradually saw AI's potential in pattern matching and accelerating development.
  • He concludes that AI should be an assistant, not a replacement, and programmers must maintain deep system understanding.

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