Andrej Karpathy’s groundbreaking tweet in 2023 highlighted the desire for programming in English over traditional languages like Python and C++. The dream of specifying abstractly without writing code brought about Intentional Software, led by Charles Simonyi, but didn’t fully succeed. With the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, programming in English seems achievable, albeit imperfect. However, concerns arise about debugging and ensuring machines fulfill their end of the coding contract. While the concept of programming in English is enticing, traditional formal languages offer precision. The exciting progression towards English programming raises questions and concerns about future coding practices.
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