GPT-5 Codex: The New Sheriff in Code Town or Just Another Sidekick?
OpenAI unleashes the GPT-5 Codex model, making “vibe coding” possible for everyone, even those mystified by programming languages. While still playing catch-up with market leader Claude Code, GPT-5 Codex boasts a new 74.5% success rate in real-world tasks. Keep an eye on your Terminal; it’s coming soon!
Hot Take:
***It’s official: GPT-5 Codex is here to help you turn your computer into a coding whiz, even if you still think a Python is just a snake. Now you can vibe your way through coding tasks without breaking a sweat. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility: make sure your coffee cup is filled because your Terminal might not be ready to party just yet!***
Key Points:
– OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5 Codex to all Codex instances, promising a smoother coding experience.
– Codex allows users to automate coding tasks, even without in-depth programming knowledge.
– The GPT-5 Codex model excels in real-world coding tasks with a 74.5% success rate.
– Code refactoring with GPT-5 Codex improved from 33.9% to 51.3%.
– Full rollout is expected soon, though some users are still waiting for the update.