Hello, I'm Shrijith. I'm building git-lrc, an AI code reviewer that runs on every commit. It is free, unlimited, and source-available on Github. Star Us to help devs discover the project. Do give it a try and share your feedback for improving the product.
As part of building up the product, team, and customer base, I am making an effort to learn a bit of economics. I've been studying Adam Smith, and I've already posted a few notes here - if you want to take a look:- How Adam Smith Differentiates Money, Capital, Wealth & Goods
- Adam Smith's Guide to Turning Work into Wealth
- Specialization Isn't Enough - Why You Need Specialized Teamwork
So... About Trading
There's something uniquely human about trading - a fundamental drive to exchange goods and services that shapes our societies in profound ways. This tendency to barter and trade isn't just about economics - it's woven into the fabric of human civilization, setting us apart from every other species on Earth.
A Uniquely Human Trait
It's fascinating that we're the only species that engages in deliberate exchange. You won't find dogs negotiating over bones or cats bartering for mice. When animals want something, they either try to take it directly or use affection to get their way - like a puppy giving pleading looks during dinner. This simple observation reveals something profound about human nature.
Beyond Goodwill
While humans certainly use charm and goodwill too, we quickly discovered its limitations. In our interconnected world, we interact with far too many people to rely solely on personal relationships. Unlike most animals, which become self-sufficient in adulthood, humans need ongoing cooperation with countless others throughout their lives.
This reality led to an elegant solution: mutual benefit through trade. When we want bread, we don't appeal to the baker's compassion - we appeal to their self-interest. This simple principle - "give me what I want, and you'll get what you want" - powers everything from local markets to global commerce.
The Birth of Specialization
This ability to trade naturally led to specialization and division of labor. As people discovered their strengths in producing specific goods or services, they found it more beneficial to focus on their expertise and trade for everything else they needed. Over time, this created a rich tapestry of specialized skills - from builders and metalworkers to today's software developers and biotech researchers.
Trading is Deeply Rooted in Human Evolution
The human drive to trade isn't just an economic phenomenon - it's a cornerstone of civilization itself. By creating networks of mutual benefit, it enabled specialization, innovation, and the complex societies we live in today. In many ways, the story of human progress is the story of how we learned to trade with ever-increasing sophistication.
*AI agents write code fast. They also silently remove logic, change behavior, and introduce bugs -- without telling you. You often find out in production.
git-lrc fixes this. It hooks into git commit and reviews every diff before it lands. 60-second setup. Completely free.*
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git-lrc
Free, Unlimited AI Code Reviews That Run on Commit
git-lrc
Free, Unlimited AI Code Reviews That Run on Commit
AI agents write code fast. They also silently remove logic, change behavior, and introduce bugs -- without telling you. You often find out in production.
git-lrc fixes this. It hooks into git commit and reviews every diff before it lands. 60-second setup. Completely free.
See It In Action
See git-lrc catch serious security issues such as leaked credentials, expensive cloud operations, and sensitive material in log statements
git-lrc-intro-60s.mp4
Why
- 🤖 AI agents silently break things. Code removed. Logic changed. Edge cases gone. You won't notice until production.
- 🔍 Catch it before it ships. AI-powered inline comments show you exactly what changed and what looks wrong.
- 🔁 Build a habit, ship better code. Regular review → fewer bugs → more robust code → better results in your team.
- 🔗 Why git? Git is universal. Every editor, every IDE, every AI…
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