Generative AI Course in Software Building

Generative AI Course in Software Building

This course is part of Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Generate and complete code using AI tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer
Build application structures and automate development workflows
Translate and refactor code across programming languages with AI
Enhance code quality through automated reviews and optimization techniques

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

This Generative AI for Software Development course offers a comprehensive introduction to AI-powered tools that enhance coding, application development, and code quality. Begin by learning how Generative AI supports code completion and generation with tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer—build scripts, functions, and class structures through hands-on demos. Progress to using AI in application development and code translation—auto-generate app architectures and translate code across programming languages to streamline workflows. Conclude with AI-driven code refactoring and review—optimize code, reduce technical debt, and automate quality checks using tools like Amazon Q and CodeWhisperer.

To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Use Generative AI tools for code completion and generation - Build app structures and translate code using AI - Refactor and optimize code with AI-powered assistants - Automate code review and improve software quality at scale Ideal for developers, software engineers, and tech professionals.

Explore how Generative AI is transforming software development in this hands-on module. Learn the fundamentals of AI-powered code assistance, including tools for code completion and generation. Understand their benefits, limitations, and real-world use cases. Gain practical experience through demos using platforms like Amazon CodeWhisperer to build functions, scripts, and class structures with AI-driven automation.

What's included

15 videos1 reading4 assignments

15 videos Total 72 minutes

Learning Objectives 1 minute
Introduction to Generative AI in Software Building 1 minute
AI-Powered Code Assistance 5 minutes
Limitations of Using AI-Powered Code Assistance 5 minutes
Popular AI-powered Code Assistance Tools 3 minutes
AI-Powered Code Assistance: Code Completion 3 minutes
Real-World Applications of Code Completion 1 minute
Benefits of Code Completion 1 minute
Demo: Building Code Snippets with AI 21 minutes
AI-Powered Code Assistance: Code Generation 3 minutes
Real-World Applications of Gen AI in Code Generation 5 minutes
Benefits of AI-Powered Code Generation 3 minutes
Demo: Generating Mathematical Functions Using Amazon Code Whisperer 12 minutes
Demo: Build a Script that Takes User Input and Generates a Function 4 minutes
Demo: Use AI Model to Generate a Class Structure 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 85 minutes

Assessment for Introduction to Generative AI for Code Assistance and Generation 40 minutes
Quiz on Generative AI in Software Building 15 minutes
Quiz on AI-Powered Code Assistance: Code Completion 15 minutes
Quiz on AI-Powered Code Assistance: Code Generation 15 minutes

Discover how Generative AI enhances application development and code translation in this module. Learn to use AI tools to generate application structures and streamline development workflows. Explore how AI models support multilingual code translation and simplify legacy code updates. Get hands-on with demos that showcase real-world application building and translating code between programming languages.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videos Total 37 minutes

AI-Powered Code Assistance: Application Development 5 minutes
Real World Applications 2 minutes
Demo: Use a Pretrained AI Model to Generate an Application Structure 4 minutes
How AI Helps in Code Translation? 7 minutes
Types of Code Translation Models 4 minutes
Demo: Use Generative AI to Translate the Code between Two Languages 15 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Assessment for AI in Application Development and Code Translation 40 minutes
Quiz on AI-Powered Code Assistance: Application Development 15 minutes
Quiz on AI-Powered Code Assistance: Code Translation 15 minutes

Enhance code quality with Generative AI in this module focused on AI-powered code refactoring and review. Learn how AI tools simplify code optimization, reduce technical debt, and improve readability. Explore automated code review processes and the benefits of tools like Amazon Q and CodeWhisperer. Gain hands-on experience through demos that show AI in action improving code structure and performance.