Michael Feathers • 7/11/2023

Generate from Constraints

The article discusses the challenges of using GPT-based tools for code generation, particularly their tendency to 'hallucinate' and produce subtly incorrect code. It proposes a method called 'prompt-hoisting,' where developers write tests first and use them as prompts for the AI. This approach leverages the tests both to generate code and to verify its correctness, creating a more reliable workflow that mitigates the inherent indeterminacy of AI assistants.

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#software development #unit testing #code generation