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AI-Assisted Python, DuckPad | Issue 112
Explore Reuven M. Lerner's AI-Assisted Python for Nonprogrammers, DuckPad's visual SQL pipelines and data lineage, agent harnesses, local AI agents on Ubuntu, and prefill-only decision models.
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1. Is a result of a few things. One can best be summarised by just saying: “the kind of elder Millenial or Gen X man who idolises Jon Blow and John Carmack”. It’s also a result of a bias nonprogrammers have in thinking the barrier most pressingly stopping them is the main problem.
September 22, 2026 at 10:11 AM
1. Is a result of a few things. One can best be summarised by just saying: “the kind of elder Millenial or Gen X man who idolises Jon Blow and John Carmack”. It’s also a result of a bias nonprogrammers have in thinking the barrier most pressingly stopping them is the main problem.
A peer-reviewed ophthalmology journal just published on vibe coding: nonprogrammers building working apps from natural language. Sweet spot = niche subspecialty tools no vendor will ship. Guardrails are now the interesting question.
da.gd/G21tc
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September 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM
A peer-reviewed ophthalmology journal just published on vibe coding: nonprogrammers building working apps from natural language. Sweet spot = niche subspecialty tools no vendor will ship. Guardrails are now the interesting question.
da.gd/G21tc
da.gd/G21tc
But, really, LLMs feel like a huge step in that direction.
Were we ever serious about that being the goal?
Is the goal worth the cost in terms of boiling the planet?
I don't know either of those answers.
But if you wanted "writing programs for nonprogrammers" it's kind of already here.
3/3
Were we ever serious about that being the goal?
Is the goal worth the cost in terms of boiling the planet?
I don't know either of those answers.
But if you wanted "writing programs for nonprogrammers" it's kind of already here.
3/3
August 28, 2026 at 5:48 AM
But, really, LLMs feel like a huge step in that direction.
Were we ever serious about that being the goal?
Is the goal worth the cost in terms of boiling the planet?
I don't know either of those answers.
But if you wanted "writing programs for nonprogrammers" it's kind of already here.
3/3
Were we ever serious about that being the goal?
Is the goal worth the cost in terms of boiling the planet?
I don't know either of those answers.
But if you wanted "writing programs for nonprogrammers" it's kind of already here.
3/3
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details. Source: AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details. Source: AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details. Source: AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
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February 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details. Source: AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details. Source: AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Nonprogrammers are now hurling accusations of lazy incompetence at programmers that only used to be hurled by programmers at other, slightly different programmers.
Nature is... healing(???)
Nature is... healing(???)
April 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Nonprogrammers are now hurling accusations of lazy incompetence at programmers that only used to be hurled by programmers at other, slightly different programmers.
Nature is... healing(???)
Nature is... healing(???)
This is more about occasionally running into trans programmers who've been hit with the "if you know how to code youre basically a maverick and a god and you should look down on those filthy nonprogrammers" disease
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is more about occasionally running into trans programmers who've been hit with the "if you know how to code youre basically a maverick and a god and you should look down on those filthy nonprogrammers" disease
claude code itself, yeah. you learn it instantly. but trying to teach nonprogrammers how to use it and im reminded how much i take for granted like "i know git" and "i know what grep is" and "i can read the code it outputs". not to mention knowing what i want, how to test, and software design
I do think that essentially every organization of any size is going to want to have some number of people who are comfortable building things with Claude Code or its heirs, whatever their job title.
but you can attain the level of mastery you need for that in like a week tops
but you can attain the level of mastery you need for that in like a week tops
February 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
claude code itself, yeah. you learn it instantly. but trying to teach nonprogrammers how to use it and im reminded how much i take for granted like "i know git" and "i know what grep is" and "i can read the code it outputs". not to mention knowing what i want, how to test, and software design
I make this clear at the beginning of my essay: "I am taking the target audience here to be nonprogrammers who wish to use R for data analysis."
I will soon be revising the essay. Discussion would be very helpful -- if people actually read the essay first. Thanks in advance.
I will soon be revising the essay. Discussion would be very helpful -- if people actually read the essay first. Thanks in advance.
April 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I make this clear at the beginning of my essay: "I am taking the target audience here to be nonprogrammers who wish to use R for data analysis."
I will soon be revising the essay. Discussion would be very helpful -- if people actually read the essay first. Thanks in advance.
I will soon be revising the essay. Discussion would be very helpful -- if people actually read the essay first. Thanks in advance.
This is quite relevant:
«He notes that nonprogrammers working with AI code generation tools can get out a great demo or solve a simple problem, but they get stuck on the last 30% of a complex program because they don’t know enough to debug the code and guide the AI to the correct solution.»
«He notes that nonprogrammers working with AI code generation tools can get out a great demo or solve a simple problem, but they get stuck on the last 30% of a complex program because they don’t know enough to debug the code and guide the AI to the correct solution.»
February 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This is quite relevant:
«He notes that nonprogrammers working with AI code generation tools can get out a great demo or solve a simple problem, but they get stuck on the last 30% of a complex program because they don’t know enough to debug the code and guide the AI to the correct solution.»
«He notes that nonprogrammers working with AI code generation tools can get out a great demo or solve a simple problem, but they get stuck on the last 30% of a complex program because they don’t know enough to debug the code and guide the AI to the correct solution.»
Democratizing data science http://news.mit.edu/2019/nonprogrammers-data-science-0115
Democratizing data science
A new probabilistic programming language written at MIT c...
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November 29, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Democratizing data science http://news.mit.edu/2019/nonprogrammers-data-science-0115
Seeing all these non-programmers vibe-code their own apps reminds me of my music teacher telling us of what was required of him when he went to the Victorian College of the Arts. You were expected to learn piano along with... https://lmika.org/2026/06/05/seeing-all-these-nonprogrammers-vibecode.html
Seeing all these non-programmers vibe-code their …
Seeing all these non-programmers vibe-code their own apps reminds me of my music teacher telling us of what was required of him when he went to the Victorian …
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June 5, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Seeing all these non-programmers vibe-code their own apps reminds me of my music teacher telling us of what was required of him when he went to the Victorian College of the Arts. You were expected to learn piano along with... https://lmika.org/2026/06/05/seeing-all-these-nonprogrammers-vibecode.html
I think it’s in bad taste for people to talk about how foolish nonprogrammers are in disliking genAI use when the US military used Claude to bomb a kids’ school
March 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I think it’s in bad taste for people to talk about how foolish nonprogrammers are in disliking genAI use when the US military used Claude to bomb a kids’ school
If you’re new to programming, check out wiki.python.org/moin/Beginne...
You will find links to free and paid resources to teach you how to think like a programmer. Python is extremely similar to GD Script, and will serve you well.
You will find links to free and paid resources to teach you how to think like a programmer. Python is extremely similar to GD Script, and will serve you well.
BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers - Python Wiki
wiki.python.org
August 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you’re new to programming, check out wiki.python.org/moin/Beginne...
You will find links to free and paid resources to teach you how to think like a programmer. Python is extremely similar to GD Script, and will serve you well.
You will find links to free and paid resources to teach you how to think like a programmer. Python is extremely similar to GD Script, and will serve you well.
Most illustrators, visual artists, and people sympathetic with the careers of image makers oppose the use of AI for picture-making.
And so this piece caught my attention, it seems like programmers are more open to using AI tools for software development? theconversation.com/ai-gives-non...
And so this piece caught my attention, it seems like programmers are more open to using AI tools for software development? theconversation.com/ai-gives-non...
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Most illustrators, visual artists, and people sympathetic with the careers of image makers oppose the use of AI for picture-making.
And so this piece caught my attention, it seems like programmers are more open to using AI tools for software development? theconversation.com/ai-gives-non...
And so this piece caught my attention, it seems like programmers are more open to using AI tools for software development? theconversation.com/ai-gives-non...
Oh god. Waarom zou je een programmeertaal op DEZE manier gaan onderwijzen in plaats van gewoon zoals het hoort?
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Oh god. Waarom zou je een programmeertaal op DEZE manier gaan onderwijzen in plaats van gewoon zoals het hoort?
#Enshittification of internet #platforms is parallel to the degradation of the software world - on which these platforms are actually built. Unfortunately, it's much harder to see for #non-programmers, and #programmers are hostages who keep the #nonprogrammers hostage.
language.metaproject.frl#muda
language.metaproject.frl#muda
Hopefully more people will start recognizing this term. It very accurately describes a cycle that we need to understand to turn things around. Coined by Cory Doctorow.
#enshittification
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#enshittification
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My McLuhan lecture on enshittification
Live from Berlin.
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March 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM
#Enshittification of internet #platforms is parallel to the degradation of the software world - on which these platforms are actually built. Unfortunately, it's much harder to see for #non-programmers, and #programmers are hostages who keep the #nonprogrammers hostage.
language.metaproject.frl#muda
language.metaproject.frl#muda
#AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot are changing how programming is taught, letting non-computer science students focus on big-picture concepts instead of getting stuck on syntax.
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details.
buff.ly
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot are changing how programming is taught, letting non-computer science students focus on big-picture concepts instead of getting stuck on syntax.
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details.
buff.ly
January 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
1. I think the term has now mutated into "any LLM assisted programming"
2. It doesn't enable nonprogrammers to program, but it enables weak beginners to make complex programs. Was talking to a doctor the other day who vibed up a shift tracker for his hospital
2. It doesn't enable nonprogrammers to program, but it enables weak beginners to make complex programs. Was talking to a doctor the other day who vibed up a shift tracker for his hospital
June 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
1. I think the term has now mutated into "any LLM assisted programming"
2. It doesn't enable nonprogrammers to program, but it enables weak beginners to make complex programs. Was talking to a doctor the other day who vibed up a shift tracker for his hospital
2. It doesn't enable nonprogrammers to program, but it enables weak beginners to make complex programs. Was talking to a doctor the other day who vibed up a shift tracker for his hospital
Can Anyone Code Now? Exploring AI Help for Non-Programmers #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #NonProgrammers #CodingForAll
Can Anyone Code Now? Exploring AI Help for Non-Programmers
Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Prior conceptualisations of intelligent assistance for programmers 3. A brief overview of large language models for code generation 4. Commercial programming...
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August 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code #DL #AI #ML #DeepLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #AutonomousVehicles #Robotics #LLM #VLM #LVLM
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code
Writing computer code is helpful for people in many disciplines, but learning to program is hard. Large language models can help nonprogrammers skip the difficult details.
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM
AI gives nonprogrammers a boost in writing computer code #DL #AI #ML #DeepLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #AutonomousVehicles #Robotics #LLM #VLM #LVLM
Tired of all of you nonprogrammers out there being "Why can't they just remove the incest?" as though it were as easy as just clicking the 'No Incest' button. You carelessly pull out the incest and then all of a sudden frame detection is off and the net code doesn't work
April 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Tired of all of you nonprogrammers out there being "Why can't they just remove the incest?" as though it were as easy as just clicking the 'No Incest' button. You carelessly pull out the incest and then all of a sudden frame detection is off and the net code doesn't work
Do you like fun? Want to learn coding? Get both! PHP for NonProgrammers | DrupalCon Portland 2013 @Astonish_Design
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