It probably shouldn't be called prompt engineering, even informally. The work of an engineer shouldn't require hope.
Scientists fold proteins, _hoping_ that they'll find the right sequence, based on all they currently know (best guess).
Without hope there is no need try; without trying there is no discovery.
From computer’s doing exactly what you state, with all the many challenges that creates
To is probabilistically solving for your intent, with all the many challenges that creates
Fair to say human beings probably need both to effectively communicate
Will be interesting to see if the current GenAI + ML + prompt engineering + code is sufficient
I can absolutely put into words what I want, but I cannot program it because of all the variables. When a computer can build the code for me based on my description... Holy cow.
That seems like a massive advantage.
I never thought my English degree would be so useful.
This is only half in jest by the way.