1littlecoder · 2026-06-16 · notable
1littlecoder: 'GLM 5.2 Is the New AI Code King'
1littlecoder runs Z.ai's new GLM 5.2 through agentic coding tasks and argues it edges out the current open-weight leaders on real work, not just benchmarks.
Hands-on take on GLM 5.2 from a popular open-source AI channel.
What is it?
A walkthrough video from 1littlecoder, an AI YouTuber focused on open-source models and coding tools. The video tests Z.ai's just-released GLM 5.2 on a series of coding prompts and compares it to other recent coding-focused models.
How does it work?
1littlecoder gives GLM 5.2 the same kinds of multi-step coding tasks he uses for other model reviews — building a small app, fixing a bug, refactoring a function — and shows the prompts, the responses, and where the model lands relative to the rest of the open-weight field.
Why does it matter?
GLM 5.2 shipped this week with a 1M-token context and an aggressive open license. Independent hands-on reviews from creators who do this every week are the fastest way to see whether the benchmark numbers translate to real coding work.
Who is it for?
developers comparing open-weight coding models