# \#ai-assisted-coding
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## [The reality of AI-Assisted software engineering productivity](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-reality-of-ai-assisted-software-engineering-productivity/212166)
**Author:** [@gfqdjb](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/gfqdjb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2025 00:33 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/the-reality-of-ai-assisted-software-engineering-productivity/212166 "2025-08-25T00:33:49Z")
tl;dr: AI functions as a situational force multiplier - providing modest, uneven boosts that augment rather than transform engineering productivity. Individual developers and those working on “new” projects see speed bo…
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## [How I Code with AI on a budget/free](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-i-code-with-ai-on-a-budget-free/210486)
**Author:** [@gfqdjb](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/gfqdjb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 August 2025 01:49 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-i-code-with-ai-on-a-budget-free/210486 "2025-08-12T01:49:46Z")
This guide presents a streamlined, budget-conscious workflow for AI-assisted coding and debugging using a mix of free and low-cost tools. Part 1: https://wuu73.org/blog/aiguide1.html Part 2: https://wuu73.org/blog/ai…
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## [Local LLM for Coding with Ollama on macOS](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/local-llm-for-coding-with-ollama-on-macos/210177)
**Author:** [@gfqdjb](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/gfqdjb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [9 August 2025 05:07 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/local-llm-for-coding-with-ollama-on-macos/210177 "2025-08-09T05:07:32Z")
With all the AI buzz around coding assistants, and being a bit concerned about being dependent on third-party cloud providers here, I decided to explore the capabilities of local large language models (LLMs) using Ollam…