I’m curious about whether there are any automated tools or AI systems that can take a simple request and turn it into working code. For example, if I asked a system to “create a program that prints greeting message to console”, would it be able to generate the actual source code for me?
I’m also wondering if these tools exist for generating intermediate representations like bytecode or assembly-like formats instead of high-level source code. Has anyone worked with systems like this before?
Yeah, these tools have gotten really good. I use them every day at work now.
They’re perfect for boilerplate code and simple functions. Your greeting example? Any major AI coding tool would knock that out instantly.
The real trick is chaining requests. I start with basic structure, then add “throw in error handling” or “make this async.” Way better than trying to nail everything in one go.
Bytecode generation? Haven’t seen much real-world use. Most teams stick with high-level languages - debugging generated assembly is hell. Plus AI tools write readable code that compiles fine anyway.
Big lesson learned: always review before you push. These things can sneak in subtle bugs or use outdated methods. But for prototyping and getting unstuck? Total game changers.
This video covers newer AI coding tools beyond the usual ones. Worth a watch if you want to see what else is out there.
Automated tools for generating programming code from natural language have indeed become quite advanced. My experience with GitHub Copilot has been particularly impressive; you can simply request something like ‘function to calculate the Fibonacci sequence’ and receive functional code almost instantly. Regarding your question about generating intermediate representations, while there is some ongoing research into producing bytecode, these approaches aren’t widely utilized in practice. Most tools focus on high-level languages, as these are easier to understand and modify. It’s crucial to be precise in your requests, though—general queries often lead to unsatisfactory outcomes that require extensive revision.
yeah, chatgpt and claude r really good for coding these days. i use them all time for quick scripts and they often get it right on the first go. copilot’s ok, but i like the standalone ai tools more since u just explain ur needs in plain english.