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What exactly is the benefit of using an LLM? Why would I bother using one at all?
I'm in software and we're experimenting with using it for certain kinds of development work, especially simpler things like fixing identified vulnerabilities.
We also have a pilot started to see if one can explain and document an old code base no one knows anymore.
I can honestly see a use case for this. But without backing it up with some form of technical understanding, I think you're just asking for trouble.
100%, we're doing human and automated reviews on the code changes, and the code explanation is just the first step of several.