From scrap mecha to science fiction paradise

Chapter 57 Software Engineering
Next, Lin Yu spent more than ten days in a row, stopping and going.

While clearing out the remaining contacts and offline members of the Seou organization, he also modified the flying generals and designed the Chunyang Emperor.

In fact, the modification and design of the armor were easy to say. After all, the thinking was clear, and the fourth-level mecha engineering also covered all aspects of knowledge. There was no shortage of ideas and foundations, and everything went smoothly.

But this software system is really frustrating.

To upgrade the bionic body of the second-generation armor, the entire control system of the pilot will have to be overhauled. Even if the Iron Wings' intelligent control system is copied with the help of Xue Siqiao, there are too many places that need to be changed.

This is just a flying general.

The Chunyang Emperor Armor and the Sky Sword ultra-long-range support platform are even more bald.

The Chunyang Emperor armor is a flying exoskeleton. Even if there is a reference to the flying experience of the Chunyang Emperor personality, the related flight control system and stabilization system are indispensable. Even modifying some existing aircraft source codes is extremely complicated. .

There are also missile command and guidance systems, and even the more complex Tiandun Sword Technique system...

Although mecha engineering already included some electronic information skills, the level of mental exertion simply made Lin Yu want to die.

"It can't be done, it can't be done, I won't do it anymore, I'm a hacker, not a programmer!"

After being squeezed hard by Lin Yu for more than ten days, Xue Siqiao was the first to announce that he was giving up the job with a loud complaint.

"This programmer is indeed not a human being."

Lin Yu was also blinded by the pain, and his eyes had completely lost their luster. Faced with Xue Siqiao's abandonment, he actually still felt a bit of empathy and strong approval.

You must know that Xue Siqiao is only responsible for network attack and defense modules such as firewalls.

But he is working on several system projects alone.

I was so exhausted every day that I lost hundreds of millions of brain cells.

In order to type these codes, he has now even acquired independent software engineering skills, and has even been promoted to level two.

"Skills: Software Engineering"

"Level: LV2"

"Introduction: A discipline that studies the knowledge and technology related to the construction, design, development methods, testing, and maintenance of various types of computer software."

"Upgrade requirements - practice makes perfect: complete the development of a medium-sized software project without using copy, paste, search and intelligent assistance."

What can make a difference, this upgrade requirement can only be said that anyone who has typed code knows how difficult it is.

Copying and searching are prohibited and are strictly a personal restriction.

If not, his software engineering skills would probably be able to rise to LV3 from behind.

But...even LV3 is useless.

Mecha engineering actually comes with some software engineering technology. Software engineering has just become more perfect on top of this, involving more aspects and richer experience.

But no matter how high your skill level is, you still have to type the code yourself in the end.

Some simple codes and even software projects can now be directly generated by specialized AI. After training with a large amount of source code, AI can completely generate code on demand.

But that's only for relatively common, conventional software.

It is too complex and convoluted, making it difficult for AI to fully understand and think logically, and the generated code often has errors or omissions or is incorrect.

Secondly, many software and systems not only run on computers, but often involve mechanics, electronics, mechanics, etc. In addition to code, they also involve other disciplines, requiring more complex thinking and even creation. This is not what ordinary AI can do. Done.

Of course, there is the most important thing.

This type of generative AI is essentially based on the training of machine learning algorithms. Its mastery and improvement of functions require the support of a large amount of training data. The so-called generation is actually based on various example templates written by predecessors, modified and pieced together. Some relatively advanced and complex technologies, such as Stan Group's fourth-generation drone matrix system, various intelligent systems and firewall systems, etc., are cash cows for various corporate groups, and it is impossible to open source the core code.

Without corresponding training data and template reference, this type of generative AI cannot generate relevant things, let alone create new things that have never been done before.

Therefore, those who really want to write these complex programs ultimately have to fall on people.

But this work is simply not done by humans.

Anyway, Lin Yu felt like he was about to lose half his life after surviving these days.

Only now did he realize deeply that human energy does have its limits.

Relying on the system panel, he may be able to do everything, but after all, he cannot do everything by himself.

Even if he is proficient in everything, he can only do one thing at a time.

"I said, are you too picky? You'll catch me and squeeze me like crazy without paying even a penny of salary. You are the one who operates mechas or even makes your own mechas, so you can't recruit a few programs seriously. Member?"

At this moment, for the sake of his own life, Xue Siqiao had to suggest that Lin Yu find a scapegoat.

"Do you think I don't want to? This is a wasteland, where do you want me to find programmers?"

Lin Yu rolled his eyes weakly.

People in the wasteland have to run around for food, rice, oil and salt as soon as they open their eyes. Even basic order can hardly be guaranteed around them, let alone education.

Most people can complete basic education only if the gathering place has good facilities and their family background is not bad.

If you want to learn more advanced professional skills, you may not be able to find anyone to teach you.

Relying purely on self-consciousness and self-study, there may be cases where a phoenix flies out of the chicken coop, but it is definitely a very small number.

In this case he could find a damn software engineer.

"How about outsourcing?"

Xue Siqiao reluctantly proposed again.

"Sorry, I'm a poor man with only 300,000 yuan in my pocket, so I can't afford the outsourcing project."

Lin Yu spread his hands.

Three hundred thousand is not enough even if you want to hire some outsourcing help.

Of course, if he really wanted to make money, he could still get it.

The real reason is that the Flying General Armor and the Chunyang Emperor Armor are both the foundation of one's life.

Even in the smallest details, he didn't want complete strangers to get involved.

If you look for an outsourcing company, you may not be able to find someone if something goes wrong.

"You only have three hundred thousand in your pocket?"

Lin Yu's words shocked even Xue Siqiao.

A mecha master, plus a mecha engineer who makes his own mechas, not to mention someone with a net worth of tens of millions or hundreds of millions, there must be a few million, right?

The latter is easy to say, but for a pilot, not to mention raising a large mecha team, who is not a big money hog in terms of mecha maintenance costs, purchase of various equipment and replacement parts?

You told me you only have 300,000?

(End of this chapter)