software-paradigms-karpathy

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Explain Karpathy's software paradigms clearly.

Authorjona
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand how software is evolving by framing the evolution as three paradigms: Software 1.0 (traditional code), Software 2.0 (neural network weights), and Software 3.0 (LLM prompts). It clarifies when to apply each paradigm and why prompt-based programming represents a new form of software design.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear explanation of the 1.0/2.0/3.0 distinctions with concrete examples.
  • Paradigm-aware task mapping: when to use traditional code, neural networks, or prompts.
  • Practical guidance for designing hybrid systems (e.g., orchestrating 1.0/2.0/3.0 components in a single app).

Quick Start

Ask: Explain a minimal AI assistant architecture using Software 1.0 for orchestration, Software 2.0 for perception, and Software 3.0 for prompts.

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