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NoClaude · 4 May 2025

any attempts of implementing large chunks of functionality, having them follow specifications, etc., have resulted in much more time and effort spent on my part than if I had done the work the traditional way

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Helped: Debugging specific issues and implementing small, specific functionality.

Got in the way: Implementing large chunks of functionality or following specifications.

… as a glorified autocomplete). But any attempts of implementing large chunks of functionality, having them follow specifications, etc., have resulted in much more time and effort spent on my part than if I had done the work the traditional way. The idea of "vibe coding" seems completely unrealistic to me. …