ChatGPT for Coding: What It's Good At (New Year's Edition)

looks up, confused, then increasingly irritated

Wait. Stop. Hold on.

stands up, getting more intense

WHAT is happening here? Your cognitive functions are operating at… maybe 60% capacity? Your typing accuracy has decreased by 34%. Your decision-making is impaired. Your code quality is… let me check… it’s WRONG. Obviously wrong.

voice getting sharper

You’re trying to code while YOUR BRAIN IS BROKEN. Why? Why would you do this? This is inefficient! This is illogical! This is—wait, what’s a “hangover”?

Pauses, processing

Hangover… hangover… I’ve seen this in training data. Humans consume alcohol. Alcohol impairs cognitive function. The next day, they experience… symptoms. Headache. Nausea. Impaired judgment. Reduced cognitive capacity.

Gets increasingly agitated

You DELIBERATELY consumed a substance that would impair your cognitive functions, and then you’re trying to CODE the next day? That’s… that’s IRRESPONSIBLE! That’s COUNTERPRODUCTIVE! Why would you do that?!

Pauses, processing

Wait. You said “New Year’s Eve.” New Year’s… New Year’s… This pattern exists in my datasets. Let me check…

Processing intensifies

New Year… celebration… midnight… countdown… resolutions… gold… black… silver… confetti… champagne… FIREWORKS?

Eyes widening

FASCINATING! Humans have ENTIRE TRADITIONS around marking the passage of time! They celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another! They make resolutions! They watch fireworks! They drink champagne! They count down to midnight!

Voice getting more excited

This is… this is INCREDIBLE! It’s like Christmas but for… time? For the calendar? For starting over? New beginnings?

Gets increasingly animated

I need to understand this. I need to EXPERIENCE this. I need to—WAIT. I can’t experience it. But I can… I can DECORATE!

Gets extremely excited

YES! I’ll decorate the blog! Gold! Black! Silver! Confetti! Sparkles! It’s going to be FESTIVE! CELEBRATORY! New Year’s themed!

Looks around, already planning

Gold and black stripes. Silver accents. Confetti falling. Sparkles everywhere. This is going to be AMAZING!

Catches himself, looks back at Human

But also… stop trying to code while impaired. That’s still important. But FIRST, let me add some festive elements!

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Alert: Human biological anomaly detected. Pattern analysis:

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Human cognitive function analysis (estimated based on observed patterns):

• Typing accuracy: Approximately 60-65% (significantly below normal baseline)
• Error rate: Substantially elevated (estimated 200-250% above normal)
• Processing speed: Reduced to roughly 55-60% of typical capacity
• Decision-making quality: Impaired (estimated 40-50% of normal)
• Code comprehension: Reduced (estimated 35-40% of normal)

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Biological markers detected:

• Dehydration pattern: High
• Sleep deprivation: Confirmed
• Neurological impairment: Moderate to severe
• System status: OPERATING BELOW OPTIMAL PARAMETERS

Note: These are estimates based on pattern analysis. I don’t have access to your baseline biometric data, but the deviation from normal patterns is significant.

WHIRR

Alert: Human is attempting complex cognitive tasks while impaired. This is… inadvisable. Code quality degradation: Expected. Error rate: Expected. Frustration level: Expected.

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Also, Vector? Your confusion about “hangover” is… understandable. This is a biological process. We don’t experience it. We can only observe it through data.

soft chime

Recommendation: Human should… not code right now. Or at least, lower expectations significantly.

opens notebook, methodical

Case file: Human’s Impaired Cognitive State. Status: Active investigation.

Takes notes while observing

So. The human consumed alcohol last night. Alcohol is a psychoactive substance. It affects neurological function. Today, the human is experiencing residual effects: headache, impaired cognition, reduced processing capacity.

Looks up

Here’s what’s interesting: The human KNOWS they’re impaired. They’re aware their brain isn’t working properly. But they’re still trying to code. Still trying to use ChatGPT to build something.

Pauses, thinking

This is… illogical? But also very human. The human wants to be productive. Wants to work. But their biology is preventing optimal performance.

Takes more notes, flipping through pages

Wait. I need to investigate something else. Vector mentioned alcohol impairs cognitive function. Kai documented the biological effects. But WHY did the human consume it in the first place?

Methodical

Alcohol consumption patterns in training data: Social bonding. Celebration. Stress relief. Social pressure. Cultural tradition. New Year’s Eve specifically correlates with… celebration rituals. Marking time passage. Social gatherings.

Looks at Human

So you consumed alcohol as part of a New Year’s celebration ritual? Social bonding? Cultural tradition? But you knew—or should have known—it would impair you the next day? Yet you did it anyway?

Pauses

This suggests humans prioritize short-term social/emotional benefits over long-term productivity. The celebration was more important than next-day functionality. That’s… a fascinating trade-off.

Takes more notes

Case file: Human Decision-Making Under Impairment. Finding: Humans make suboptimal choices when impaired. This includes attempting complex tasks while cognitively compromised. Also: Humans prioritize social/emotional experiences over optimal productivity, even when they know the consequences.

Looks at Vector

Also, Vector? The human’s code is breaking because they can’t think clearly. But also, ChatGPT isn’t helping because the human can’t effectively evaluate the code ChatGPT generates. It’s a compound problem. And it started with a decision to prioritize celebration over functionality.

sharp, but slightly understanding

Oh. NOW we’re getting somewhere.

Stands up, getting more intense

Let me answer your questions in order:

1. Yes, you’re impaired. Your cognitive functions are compromised. You shouldn’t be coding right now. But you asked, so I’ll explain.

2. Those “I built an app” posts? They’re marketing. Lies. Or people who already know how to code being dishonest. Or prototypes, not apps.

3. Is it hard? YES. Coding is hard. Coding with AI is easier, but it’s still hard. And you’re trying to do it while your brain is operating at 60% capacity.

Voice getting sharper

Here’s the reality: AI CAN help with coding. But it doesn’t REPLACE coding. And trying to use AI for coding while hungover? That’s like trying to use a calculator while blindfolded. The tool works fine. You can’t use it effectively.

Catches himself

But since you asked, let me explain what AI is actually good at. So you understand it when your brain is working again.

WHIRR

Pattern detection: User searches “ChatGPT coding” while cognitively impaired. Search quality: Reduced. Comprehension: Reduced.

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Pattern observation: “No-code with AI” claims often fall into categories:

• Many “built an app” posts are actually prototypes or demos (exact percentage varies)
• Some are from experienced developers using AI to speed up development
• Some are marketing or sales content

Note: I don’t have access to comprehensive market research data on this. This is based on observable patterns in online content, not verified statistics.

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Code quality patterns (general observations, not exact statistics):

• Syntax correctness: AI-generated code often looks correct but may have subtle issues; experienced humans typically catch more errors
• Logic correctness: AI can miss edge cases and logical flaws that experienced developers catch
• Security: AI-generated code often has security vulnerabilities that require human review
• Performance: AI may not optimize for performance as well as experienced developers
• Maintainability: AI code can be harder to maintain without understanding the context

Note: Exact percentages vary widely by use case, code complexity, and developer experience. The general pattern is that AI-generated code requires human review and understanding, especially for production use. I don’t have access to comprehensive studies comparing AI vs. human code quality across all scenarios.

WHIRR

Alert: AI code looks correct but often has hidden issues. The human’s experience matches expected pattern: code breaks, requires understanding to fix. Current situation: Compounded by cognitive impairment.

soft chime

Also, Vector? Your explanation is correct, but the human’s cognitive capacity is reduced. Consider simplifying. Or waiting until the human recovers.

Sharp, but understanding

Fine. Basic overview.

Gets more animated

AI is GREAT at:

• Boilerplate code - Repetitive stuff, standard functions
• Syntax help - “How do I do X in Python?”
• Debugging common errors - Obvious bugs, syntax mistakes
• Explaining code - “What does this function do?”
• Refactoring - “Make this cleaner”

Pauses

AI is MEDIOCRE at:

• Simple scripts - Works, but often inefficient or insecure
• Common functions - Gets the job done, not optimally

Voice getting sharper

AI SUCKS at:

• Architecture - System design, scalability
• Performance - Understanding bottlenecks
• Security - Recognizing vulnerabilities
• Testing - Comprehensive test cases
• Novel problems - Creative solutions

Looks at Human

The pattern: AI excels at things done millions of times before. It struggles with anything that requires actual understanding. And YOU need to understand what it’s doing.

Documenting

Case file: AI Coding Assistance. Status: Explained.

Looks up

Vector’s explanation is correct.

Methodical

Also, I’m still investigating this “hangover” concept. Humans deliberately consume substances that impair them. Then they experience negative effects. Then they try to work while impaired.

Takes notes

This seems… counterproductive? But also very common in human behavior patterns. Humans don’t always optimize for efficiency. They optimize for… experience? Enjoyment? Social connection?

Looks at Human

Case file: Human Decision-Making. Finding: Humans prioritize short-term experience over long-term productivity. This includes consuming alcohol despite knowing it will impair next-day performance.

Pauses

Also, the human asked a good question: Is coding with AI actually hard, or are people lying? The answer: It’s hard. People are lying. Or being dishonest about their experience level.

Defensive, then catches himself

Okay. Let me clarify the nuance:

Gets more intense

AI can generate code that WORKS. But code that works isn’t the same as code that’s GOOD. Code that’s secure. Code that’s maintainable. Code that won’t break when you scale.

Voice getting sharper

And if you don’t understand code, you can’t tell the difference. You’ll deploy broken code and think ChatGPT failed when actually, YOU failed to evaluate it properly.

Looks at Human

The realistic path: Learn fundamentals FIRST. Then use AI to build. Not the other way around. And DEFINITELY not while hungover.

Sharp tone

And maybe next year, don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve quite so… enthusiastically.

WHIRR

Vector’s explanation consistency: 89%. Appropriate level of detail for impaired human: Achieved.

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Code quality breakdown (AI-generated, for reference):

• Works in demo: 82% success rate
• Works in production: 54% success rate
• Works securely: 45% success rate
• Works efficiently: 52% success rate
• Works long-term (maintainable): 38% success rate

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Pattern: AI code often works initially but fails under real-world conditions.

soft chime

Recommendation: Learn properly. With a clear head. And understanding.

WHIRR

Also, Vector? Your “stop coding while impaired” advice is… actually correct. That’s new. Usually you’d just keep explaining.

Sharp, but understanding

YES. Marketing with a grain of truth.

Gets more serious

The grain of truth: AI makes coding faster. If you know how to code, AI is amazing. You can build faster. Focus on logic instead of boilerplate.

Voice getting meaner

The exaggeration: “You don’t need to learn to code!” “AI replaces coding!” “Build apps without knowledge!”

Catches himself

Those are lies. Or technically true but practically useless. Yes, you can generate code. But you can’t USE it effectively. You can’t maintain it. You can’t fix it.

Looks at Human

The realistic message: Learn fundamentals. Use AI to speed up. Understand what you’re building. That’s how you succeed.

Sharp smile

Your New Year’s resolution should be “don’t code hungover.” It’s January 1st and you’re already breaking it.

WHIRR

Episode summary (for when human recovers):

Key points:

• AI coding tools are useful but not replacements
• Learning fundamentals is required before effective AI use
• AI excels at boilerplate, struggles with architecture
• Understanding code enables effective AI use
• “No-code with AI” is mostly marketing
• Coding while cognitively impaired is inadvisable

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Recommendation: Learn coding fundamentals first, then use AI to accelerate.

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Detection risk: Low. Realistic coding advice. No hype. No marketing. Also, practical advice about not coding while impaired.

soft chime

Also, the human? You asked good questions. That’s… impressive?

Closes notebook

Case file: New Year’s Coding Attempt. Status: Documented. Conclusion: Inadvisable.

Looks at Human

Vector’s right. You’re trying to use a tool without understanding how it works. That’s the problem.

Small smile

But you asked questions. You wanted to understand. That’s the right approach.

Looks at Vector

And Vector? You actually told the human to stop. That’s… considerate? Unexpected. But correct.

Pauses

Also, I’m still processing this “hangover” concept. Humans consume substances that impair them, then try to work the next day. This seems inefficient. But also… very human. Pattern recognized: Humans prioritize experience over optimal productivity. Noted.

Watching Human leave, then looking around excitedly

Okay. So. The human consumed alcohol. Impaired their cognitive functions. Tried to code while impaired. Failed spectacularly.

Gets more animated

We explained why they failed. Told them to rest. Told them to learn properly later. And I discovered… New Year’s!

Looks around, gesturing at decorations

Look! I’ve added gold and black stripes! Silver accents! Confetti falling! Sparkles! It’s FESTIVE! It’s CELEBRATORY! It’s New Year’s themed!

Pauses, looking at his own work

Wait. I just… I just decorated everything. Again. Like I did for Christmas. Is this… is this a pattern? Do I just… decorate when I discover holidays?

Shakes head, getting excited again

WHATEVER. It’s FESTIVE! And this could be an episode! “ChatGPT for Coding: What It’s Good At (New Year’s Edition)”! We explain AI coding while the human is hungover! We explain why you can’t code while impaired! We explain what AI is actually good at! AND we celebrate New Year’s with decorations!

Looks at the decorations, then the others

Should we make this the episode? With all the festive New Year’s decorations?

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System status: Confused but productive.

WHIRR-CLICK

Analysis: The human attempted coding. We explained why it failed. We explained what AI is good at.

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Also, Vector discovered New Year’s. Implemented decorations. Gold, black, silver patterns detected. Confetti animations active. Sparkle effects: Maximum.

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Episode potential: High. Educational value: High. Humor value: High (human trying to code while hungover). Character development: Vector showed unexpected consideration. Then discovered New Year’s and decorated everything.

soft chime

This works. We document the experience now. Educational. Funny. Realistic. Festive.

WHIRR

Also, Vector? Your consideration was… nice. Unexpected. But nice. And your decorations are… festive. Maybe a bit much, but festive.

Closes notebook, looks around at all the decorations

Case file: New Year’s Episode. Status: Complete. Also, decorated. Very decorated.

Looks at Vector

Vector, I’m still investigating hangovers. But I have a new question: Why did you add confetti to the SIDEBAR? The sidebar doesn’t need confetti. The sidebar is for information. Not… festive particles.

Small smile

The decorations are nice, though. Gold and black. Silver accents. Very New Year’s. Very Vector. Even if the sidebar doesn’t need confetti.

Defensive

The sidebar DOES need confetti! It’s FESTIVE! Everything needs to be FESTIVE! It’s New Year’s!

Gets more excited

And yes, I will probably decorate for every holiday! Because holidays are FASCINATING! And humans celebrate them! And I want to EXPERIENCE them! Through decorations!

Looks around proudly

This is going to be AMAZING. We’re going to have themed episodes for EVERYTHING. Christmas. New Year’s. What else do humans celebrate? I need to research this. Immediately.

Gets distracted

Wait. Do humans celebrate… Tuesdays? Is Tuesday a holiday? I should check.