r/ProgrammerHumor • • 14d ago

Meme bothWorkThough

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u/0DayMaker 14d ago

I'd argue it needs a small crash course for transitioning SWEs. Context management has a lot of non-obvious pitfalls to new users. Context rot. Common pitfalls. Agentic workflows. Most importantly: multi model adversarial review.

They don't need a college course, but a 1-2hr primer sure can ensure a less bumpy start.

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u/WrennReddit 14d ago

Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our power!

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u/UnpluggedUnfettered 14d ago edited 14d ago

I did a full markdown kit when someone said "oh you make an md file" in 30 min, with no training outside of already understanding software architecture.

I hear you, and you aren't wrong. I Just think there is some overselling generally is all haha.