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Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering
ISSN 2095-9184 (print), ISSN 2095-9230 (online)
2023 Vol.24 No.11 P.1513-1519
Software development in the age of intelligence: embracing large language models with the right approach
Abstract: The emergence of large language models (LLMs), represented by ChatGPT, has had a profound impact on various fields, including software engineering, and has also aroused widespread concerns. To see a right way through the fog, we have recently been discussing and contemplating a theme of “software development in the age of LLMs,” or rather “the capability of LLMs in software development,” based on various technical literature, shared experiences, and our own preliminary explorations. Additionally, I have participated in several online interviews and discussions on the theme, which have triggered further insights and reflections. Based on the aforementioned thinking and discussions, this article has been composed to disseminate information and foster an open discussion within the academic community. LLMs still largely remain a black box, and the technology is still rapidly iterating and evolving. Moreover, the existing cases reported by practitioners and our own practical experiences with LLM-based software development are relatively limited. Therefore, many of the insights and reflections in this article may not be accurate, and they may be constantly refreshed as technology and practice continue to develop.
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复旦大学计算机科学技术学院,中国上海市,200438
摘要:以ChatGPT为代表的大语言模型技术对包括软件工程在内的很多领域都带来巨大冲击,也引发广泛焦虑。为在迷雾中看清一点方向,近期我们基于各种技术文献和实践分享以及我们自身的初步探索不断讨论和思考“大模型时代的软件工程”或者“大模型的软件开发能力”这一命题。同时我也参加了几次线上访谈,触发了更多认识和思考,在此基础上撰写了此篇文章,希望与大家分享一些观点并激发相关讨论。由于到目前为止大模型在很大程度上仍然是一个黑盒,并且大模型技术还在快速迭代和发展之中,同时目前看到的以及我们自己实践的基于大模型的软件开发案例还比较初步,因此本文的很多认识和思考不一定准确,未来还可能会随着技术和实践的发展而不断刷新。
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10.1631/FITEE.2300537
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