Hey Claude, can you write iRules?
So far I have tested two generative AIs to see how they perform when asked to write iRules.
About two years ago, when ChatGPT was new and hyped, I asked it to write several iRules, from easy to med...
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I think this does illustrate that while AI might understand semantics of of the language you're working with, unless it has a deeper understanding of A) the intricacies of the methods and what's most appropriate for a given workflow and B) the efficiencies and nuances of the protocols being affected, you're better off using it as an assistant for now. Code validation, workflow efficiencies (thinking merge/debase, commits, code validation) are your better bets.
At least for now.
Great post Daniel!