plain English

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AI has become so capable at writing code that many software engineers simply describe what they want in plain English and the AI does the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A particular challenge is Claude Code, a magic box that takes your words in plain English and converts them into real software before your eyes.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

With OpenAI’s SDK, apps can be used inside of the ChatGPT window using plain English language instructions.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Once again, our wise old flounder—I mean, founder—has provided a sensible solution, and written in plain English, too.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood