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The HN title frames coding with LLMs as “2x, not 10x,” but the captured evidence is discussion, not the linked article. Individual commenters report outcomes from slower learning to 10x+ claims, depending on the task and workflow.
Why it matters: A useful productivity comparison needs to include planning, review, verification, and whether the task would have happened at all—not just code-generation speed. The comments also suggest matching LLM use to the user's confidence and responsibility for the work.
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