I've seen the OpenAI demo, but it's a bit confusing. They're uploading some code and asking various questions. Can anyone clarify if Codex can generate code from scratch, or is it primarily a tool for code analysis?
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I think it’s an interesting tool, but I feel a bit skeptical. OpenAI has a pattern of releasing great stuff and then nerfing its capabilities pretty quickly. Can be a real letdown!
There’s chatter that someone will likely make a quick TikTok about it soon, so keep an eye out for that if you’re looking for a visual demo!
Honestly, I’m curious as to how it compares to other tools like Cursor. Anyone tried both?
I’ve only played with Codex so far, but I’ve heard good things about Cursor too! Let's see how they stack up.
I’d say it feels a bit half-baked right now. With Google pushing hard in this area, it looks like a desperate move from OpenAI. Gonna need more testing to see its true value.
From what I've gathered, Codex does write code and can incorporate knowledge from your existing codebase. So it’s not just analyzing but actually generating code based on what you already have.
Right? They do seem to pull stuff back after the hype dies down.