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The Scenic Route to Software: Code Generation for Non-Traditional Developers

Nick Savage • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Coding AI Tools Software Development Automation
  1. AI coding tools like Cursor can help non-traditional developers build software faster and more easily. They allow users to focus on the interesting parts of a project instead of getting stuck on complicated coding tasks.
  2. Having some coding knowledge is important when using these AI tools. They work best when you understand what you're trying to do and can guide the AI, rather than starting completely from scratch.
  3. The use of AI in development helps bridge the gap between idea and execution. This means that even those who took a different route into tech can now create projects that once felt out of reach.

Navigating the AI Jungle – Audio

Erik Explores • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 25
🕹 Technology AI Tools User Experience
  1. There are many AI tools for audio, like those that can turn speech into text or create sounds from descriptions. You can even ask AI to make music based on what you tell it.
  2. Google Cloud has advanced AI for speech but can be hard to use. It’s better for developers, while tools like ElevenLabs are more user-friendly and focused on audio.
  3. ElevenLabs offers tools to create voices, turn speech into text, and make sound effects. It allows users to easily create and modify audio content.