Viability of local models for coding
3.40T1 sourcemartinfowler.com (Exploring Gen AI series, incl. Böckeler)
Source record
Published by martinfowler.com (Exploring Gen AI series, incl. Böckeler) (T1 source). The original is at https://martinfowler.com/articles/exploring-gen-ai/local-models-for-coding-factors.html.
Pipeline notes
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SummaryA first-person memo from a Thoughtworks Distinguished Engineer reassessing whether locally-run AI models have become viable for software coding, after past disappointments. The article introduces factors influencing viability and previews a follow-up detailing hands-on experiences over four weeks.
Why it mattersA named practitioner's fresh reassessment of local coding models, a topic where tooling has shifted quickly and firsthand evaluations remain comparatively rare.

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