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# Genie Sessions: Optionality

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## Summary

Kent Beck demonstrates live coding with AI assistance on a GPU sorted map implementation. The session focuses on exploring multiple approaches and being willing to discard unsuccessful attempts to maximize learning. The video shows real-time problem-solving for complex code where AI cannot simply replicate existing solutions.

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