So, I've been coding off and on for weeks now, making a game I've always wanted to make... I'm okay at Javascript but to make the game I wanted to make I definitely need a LOT of help. Using AI in the beginning was pretty good. As most of what I could ask (and code drops to it) would fit in its measly 10240 character limit. But weeks later and with thousands of lines of code - AI seems to be in a fog now. Trying to get it to use existing structures and formats instead of offering bloated, defensive code appears to be becoming the norm. This is troubling! I've made a lot of assumptions that Copilot was keeping track and aware of what was going on. It isn't. And 'bringing up to speed' would be INCREDIBLY tedious... and would have to be done and unknown amount of times. I'm using the same chat I started with months ago. I don't refresh or reboot the system unless I have to... So, I just don't know... I feel I'm got the basis for what I want but, there is a TON more to do...I guess it maybe baby steps for a while...
There have been sections of code that have been revised 15-20 times... And EVERY TIME the AI would dish some bullshit 'like oh this is a guaranteed fix"... this one for sure! And it wasn't. It became so frustrating I forbid it from using the word "guarantee"...And I'm not looking for things that are complicated. I just want basic code that works. Simple functions.
And you might think there are oh so many AI out there, just so try another one... Well, I've tried about 10 or so... And they are all REALLY basic, want money for anything worthwhile or answer three questions then paywall. So for REAL free help? Good luck... That isn't a thing. When the going gets tough, you are really on your own...
I get that programming can often be one step forward, two steps back but Jesus... The AI is suppose to be the 'expert' and really does some dodging ass shit...
And yes, of course AI is just a tool. So my inability to direct it or guide it to what I want is also an issue. You have to be SO specific EVERY time and assume NOTHING when crafting a command. Additionally provide exhaustive detail and code for fixes...
SIGH.
UPDATE Oct 24 @ 1:34PM
Jays in the World Series tonight! We intend on having the Jays game on during Ball Hockey!
Jays take Game One!
Jays had a massive breakout out inning and go one to win Game One of the World Series!
Yes, we still played ball hockey tonight... We had out best game of the season. It was tied with a minute left... I thought we were going to finally get a result... but somehow they got a clean shot on net... and it was in. Yup. So freaking close... Our best game this season by far. No hockey Halloween night. I had a decent night. Finally got a goal... lot of decent defensive plays. Had a clean point shot late but missed the net. Wah Wah.
Sabres beating the Leafs did make me feel a bit better. Sabres should be above .500 now too.