Talking to Codex: Why conversing with the computer helps clarify ideas
gabrielchua · x · 2026-08-18
The author shares an article advocating for talking directly to Codex to advance programming work. They argue that explaining rough ideas to the computer helps clarify what one actually wants to build. The article itself was drafted through such interactions with Codex during a road trip.
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