Ephemeral Testing
Computer science professor Daniel Lemire discusses the concept of 'ephemeral testing' as a method to improve AI-assisted programming. He suggests that while AI is proficient at generating code, it requires human guidance on modularity and architectural patterns to be truly effective.
Why it matters
This provides a practical framework for developers to increase productivity when using large language models for software engineering.
Daniel Lemire, "Ephemeral testing," in Daniel Lemire's blog , October 5, 2026, https://lemire.me/blog/2026/10/05/ephemeral-testing/ . https://lemire.me/blog/2026/10/05/ephemeral-testing/ '> [BibTeX]
A computer science professor at the University of Quebec (TELUQ). View all posts by Daniel Lemire
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