Why judgement matters in AI-assisted software development
AI makes it easier to build. Andrew Ward explores how expert judgement helps us choose worthwhile problems, verify AI-assisted work and deliver useful software.
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AI makes it easier to build. Andrew Ward explores how expert judgement helps us choose worthwhile problems, verify AI-assisted work and deliver useful software.
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