Martin Fowler on X: Fragments on software development, writing without text editors, using LLMs as functions
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The article is a fragmented thought from Martin Fowler about software development, writing without text editors, and using LLMs as functions.
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- Martin Fowler raises the possibility of writing without text editors
- Discusses using LLMs as functions rather than relying on their skills
- Questions whether everything will be programmable in the future
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Martin Fowler shares fragmented thoughts on software development and LLM usage.
Explores whether one can write without text editors.
Proposes using LLMs as functions instead of relying on their skills.
Questions whether everything will be programmable in the future.
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- 软件开发与 LLM 思考
- 文本编辑器
- 写作工具
- LLM 使用
- 函数调用 vs 技能依赖
- 未来趋势
- 一切可编程？
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Could I be a writer without text editors?
Use LLMs as functions, not rely on their skills.
Is everything programmable in the future?
Martin Fowler on X: "Fragments: thoughts from a software development retreat, would I be a writer without text editors, use LLMs as functions, don't use LLM skills, is the future of everything lies? https://t.co/M1V3vOytjR" / X
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Fragments: thoughts from a software development retreat, would I be a writer without text editors, use LLMs as functions, don't use LLM skills, is the future of everything lies?
martinfowler.com Fragments: May 14 fragments 14 May 2026
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