# Language Engineering

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## What Is Software, and Will LLMs Replace It?

DevFeed: [What Is Software, and Will LLMs Replace It?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/what-is-software-and-will-llms-replace-it-20750.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://tomassetti.me/what-is-software-llms-interface-layer/>)

Author: Federico Tomassetti

Published: 2026-06-23T08:56:06Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Federico Tomassetti](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/federico-tomassetti.md>)

Topics: [Large Language Model](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/llm.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data.md>), [integrity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/integrity.md>), [Software as a service](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/saas.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [business](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/business.md>), [chatbots](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chatbots.md>), [consistency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/consistency.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data.md>), [future-of-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/future-of-ai.md>), [future-of-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/future-of-software.md>), [integrity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/integrity.md>), [interfaces](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/interfaces.md>), [language-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/language-engineering.md>), [llms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/llms.md>), [mcp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mcp.md>), [opinion](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/opinion.md>), [patterns](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/patterns.md>), [reflections](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/reflections.md>), [saas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/saas.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-development.md>), [sql](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sql.md>), [structure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/structure.md>), [visualization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/visualization.md>)

### AI overview

The article argues that large language models are unlikely to replace software. Instead, they may provide more flexible interfaces while software's underlying structures--organized data, schemas, constraints, consistency rules, visualizations, and guided processes--remain essential.

### Source excerpt

Software isn't being replaced by LLMs, it's being fronted by them, with the deterministic core (schemas, constraints, processes) staying as essential as ever. The post What Is Software, and Will LLMs Replace It? appeared first on Federico Tomassetti.

## AI Coding Feels Like Using an Unreliable Compiler

DevFeed: [AI Coding Feels Like Using an Unreliable Compiler](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ai-coding-feels-like-using-an-unreliable-compiler-20743.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://tomassetti.me/ai-coding-feels-like-using-an-unreliable-compiler/>)

Author: Federico Tomassetti

Published: 2026-05-19T13:17:09Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Federico Tomassetti](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/federico-tomassetti.md>)

Topics: [ai-coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-coding.md>), [Large Language Model](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/llm.md>), [Compiler](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/compiler.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [ai-coding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai-coding.md>), [compiler](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compiler.md>), [language-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/language-engineering.md>), [llm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/llm.md>), [programming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/programming.md>), [reflections](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/reflections.md>), [software-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-development.md>), [time](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/time.md>), [verification](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/verification.md>)

### AI overview

The article argues that current LLMs used for coding resemble unreliable compilers: their transformation of developer intent into code is not sufficiently faithful, repeatable, or reliable to trust without verification. Developers must inspect, understand, test, and often correct generated code, shifting the bottleneck from writing code to reviewing it.

### Source excerpt

AI Coding Feels Like Using an Unreliable Compiler Every developer I know is asking roughly the same questions about LLMs. Yes, there are LLM-fanatics and LLM-skeptics, but most are LLM-confused: sometimes LLMs seem amazing and sometimes they seem so dumb one wonders why we are using them in the first place. So we keep asking [...] The post AI Coding Feels Like Using an Unreliable Compiler appeared first on Federico Tomassetti.

## Case Study | Vertec | IT Industry | SQL Parser to translate code to English

DevFeed: [Case Study | Vertec | IT Industry | SQL Parser to translate code to English](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/case-study-vertec-it-industry-sql-parser-to-translate-code-to-english-20745.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://tomassetti.me/case-study-vertec-sql-parser/>)

Author: Aisling Foley

Published: 2026-01-05T17:15:48Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Federico Tomassetti](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/federico-tomassetti.md>)

Topics: [Parser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/parser.md>), [SQL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sql.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>)

Tags: [case-study](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/case-study.md>), [code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/code.md>), [databases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/databases.md>), [interview](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/interview.md>), [language-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/language-engineering.md>), [parsing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/parsing.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [sql](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sql.md>)

### AI overview

This case study describes how Strumenta developed and delivered two SQL parsers for Vertec, enabling the company to translate SQL snippets and database-related code into English as it expanded beyond German-speaking markets. The project also included support, improvements, and issue fixes.

### Source excerpt

About Vertec Vertec a Swiss company founded in 1996, provides an integrated CRM and ERP solution for service providers. Their PSA (Professional Services Automation) software has over 1,200 customers across Europe enabling them to optimize business processes and boost daily productivity. Challenge Originally targeting German language companies in Switzerland and Germany, Vertec now operates in [...] The post Case Study | Vertec | IT Industry | SQL Parser to translate code to English appeared first on Federico Tomassetti.