In this course, you'll explore Generative AI's role in software development. You'll start with an overview to understand its capabilities. Next, you'll dive into specific tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer, where you'll learn to automate tasks such as code completion and bug detection. By the end, you'll evaluate Generative AI's benefits and limitations. This will empower you to make informed decisions about its use in software development.

Generative AI in Software Development

Generative AI in Software Development
This course is part of Amazon Junior Software Developer Professional Certificate

Instructor: Amazon
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What you'll learn
Discuss the principles, applications, and role of Generative AI in automating repetitive tasks in software development.
Implement Generative AI tools in software development.
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of using Generative AI in software development.
Skills you'll gain
- Category: Debugging
- Category: User Interface (UI) Design
- Category: Business Transformation
- Category: AI literacy
- Category: Operational Efficiency
- Category: Decision Making
- Category: AI Integrations
- Category: LLM Application
- Category: Software Development Tools
- Category: Digital Transformation
- Category: Decision Support Systems
- Category: Program Development
Tools you'll learn
- Category: ChatGPT
- Category: Generative AI
- Category: GitHub Copilot
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Taught in English
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Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025
Nicely explained with Hands on Coding examples, helped with AI to automate tasks with good precision!
