Programming languages were just scaffolding for thinking — for LLMs and humans alike
MarcJSchmidt · x · 2026-10-12
A thought-provoking take: programming languages turned out to be merely scaffolding for better thinking — like an abacus — equally true for LLMs and humans. The observation taps into ongoing debates about re-evaluating the role of traditional code as models generate software directly from intent.
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