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Aider: AI pair programming in your terminal

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dools ◴[11 Apr 24 02:29 UTC] No.39997831[source]▶
> GPT can write and edit code in most popular languages: python, javascript, typescript, html, css, etc.

I love how everyone always leaves PHP off these lists of "popular languages" despite the fact that 80% of the web runs on PHP.

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elromulous ◴[11 Apr 24 02:34 UTC] No.39997859[source]▶
PHP has had enormous staying power despite its idiosyncrasies.

I would however be curious to know what percentage of the 80% (or so) is WordPress et al. Since those largely don't involve folks actually writing code. I suspect a very small amount of PHP code is being run a lot.

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1. j45 ◴[11 Apr 24 03:26 UTC] No.39998127[source]▶
Languages that can create beginners in programming who can ship early and often are invaluable.

I don’t use very much php, but would be remiss if I left my opinion of it as dated as whisper campaign rumors based on interpretation and preference.

Packages like Laravel and especially technologies like Hotwire are nothing to overlook.

Standardized and capable frameworks that have large workforces can be quite valuable at time of valuation and due diligence. Specialized and brittle techs can be a challenge.