AI-generated tools can make programming more fun

That fast turnaround is absolutely critical, because it meant I didn’t need to break focus from the main task at hand. I was trying to write a Prolog interpreter here, not build a debug UI. Without AI support, I would have just muddled through with my existing tools, lacking the time or focus to build a debug UI. Simon Willison says: “AI-enhanced d... See more

And, above all: I started having more fun! When I got stuck on bugs, it felt like I was getting stuck in interesting, essential ways, not on dumb mistakes. I was able to get an intuitive grasp of my interpreter’s operation, and then hone in on problems. As a bonus, the visual aesthetic made debugging feel more like a puzzle game than a depressing s... See more