LLM — A large language model — the neural network behind tools like Claude and ChatGPT, trained on huge amounts of text to predict what comes next.
AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
hallucination — When a model states something false with full confidence — inventing facts, citations, or APIs that don't exist.
Why it matters
Confronts the common objections to LLMA large language model — the neural network behind tools like Claude and ChatGPT, trained on huge amounts of text to predict what comes next.Full definition → coding — hallucinationWhen a model states something false with full confidence — inventing facts, citations, or APIs that don't exist.Full definition →, code quality, craft — with the practical counterpoint that AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition → loops which compile and run the code change the calculus for serious developers.
