Micromanager in RooCode Turning Simple Models into Coding Interns



AI Summary

Video Summary: Llama 4 Evaluation

  1. Overview of Llama 4:
    • Expectations vs. reality; described as a letdown.
    • Allegations of benchmark cheating, leading to skepticism about performance.
  2. Micro Manager Mode:
    • Created a new mode called ‘Micro Manager’ using Google Gemini 2.5 Pro.
    • Successful implementation of a working Snake Game after multiple iterations.
    • Insights on the limitations of Llama 4 in planning vs. executing code.
  3. Experiments with Coding:
    • Tested various approaches, experimenting with prompt complexity and settings.
    • Original attempts crashed or failed; more structured prompts yielded better results.
    • Combination of tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro and Llama 4 offered practical outcomes for coding tasks.
  4. LM Arena Concerns:
    • Critique of LM Arena for potentially skewed benchmarks.
    • Call for transparency and improvements in AI evaluations.
  5. Future of AI Coding:
    • Discussion on the rising costs of AI and coding.
    • Potential for a tiered approach using smaller, cheaper models for specific tasks and leveraging more powerful models for guidance.
    • Reflection on the balance of cost and effectiveness in model selection.
  6. Conclusion:
    • Although Llama 4 has shortcomings, there remains hope in combining advantages of various models.
    • Invitation for viewers to share thoughts on optimizing AI coding strategies and collaboration of different models.

Next Steps: Encourage viewers to discuss their experiences and suggestions in the comments.