Exploring the Impacts of LLMs on Elixir and Software Development

The article reflects on the evolving relationship between Large Language Models (LLMs) and programming, particularly focusing on the Elixir language. The author presents a dual reality: LLMs might standardize programming practices or potentially highlight the unique value of languages like Elixir. Zach Daniel argues that LLMs are changing software development but posits that they present an opportunity to enhance Elixir's adoption rather than threaten it. By making LLMs knowledgeable about Elixir and engaging them successfully, developers can potentially leverage these tools for better coding practices. Daniel also shares methods for improving LLM use in coding and proposes building evaluation datasets specifically for Elixir to enhance its performance through LLM training. Ultimately, he believes the Elixir community must proactively adapt to and utilize these advancements in AI technology rather than resist them.