Let's talk about LLMs | Hacker News

Hacker News commenters debated whether LLMs are mainly faster coding tools or a wider shift in software engineering.

Some said LLMs work best for small, tightly scoped code changes and for helping shape designs through conversation.

Others argued the bigger value is in research, testing, editing, and automating broader engineering workflows.

Several comments stressed reliability and stability concerns, and said LLMs should augment rather than replace human developers.