Programming with Generative AI

Instructor: Debanga Raj Neog

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

88 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Utilise code companion tools for enhanced software development
Master GitHub Copilot with hands-on learning
Seamlessly integrate generative AI into your workflow for a more efficient and creative coding experience

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There are 3 modules in this course

Our "Programming with Generative AI" course takes you on a practical journey, exploring how generative AI tools can transform your coding workflow. Whether you're a software developer, tech lead, or AI enthusiast, this hands-on program is designed for you.

Learn by doing: - Dive deep into GitHub Copilot, the innovative tool co-developed by OpenAI and GitHub. - Master this powerful technology through hands-on examples. - Seamlessly integrate generative AI into your workflow for a more efficient and creative coding experience. Stay ahead of the curve: - Gain a deep understanding of Generative AI's potential in software development. - Unlock new possibilities and revolutionise the way you code. - Become a leader in the future of software development innovation. Here's what you need to get started: - Visual Studio Code: You'll need to install this free code editor. We provide instructions! - Python: You'll need Python installed on your computer. Don't worry, we have instructions for that too! - GitHub Copilot subscription: This is a paid service, but it's key for using Copilot in this course. Join us and unleash the power of generative AI!

In this module, you will appreciate the importance of Generative AI for programming, and get introduced to the code companion tools in software development.

What's included

8 videos2 readings2 assignments

8 videos Total 21 minutes

Course Overview 2 minutes
Why Generative AI for Software Development? 2 minutes
Introduction to Code Companion Tools 2 minutes
Why GitHub Copilot? 2 minutes
Copilot Overview 5 minutes
Copilot and Code Editors 3 minutes
Subscribing to GitHub Copilot 2 minutes
Copilot Extension in Visual Studio Code 2 minutes

2 readings Total 65 minutes

Meet Your Instructor and Course Overview 5 minutes
Installation: Python and Visual Studio Code 60 minutes

2 assignments Total 75 minutes

Practice Quiz: Generative AI Tools for Programming 30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Generative AI Tools for Programming 45 minutes

This module will equip you with the practical aspects of GitHub Copilot through a hands-on coding project. In this project, you can implement the entire code without writing a single line yourself, but solely through interactions with an AI Copilot chatbot.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 ungraded lab

5 videos Total 47 minutes

Deploying a Machine Learning Project using Gen AI Tools 3 minutes
Project Step 1: Importing Data using Copilot 14 minutes
Project Step 2: Data Exploration using Copilot 9 minutes
Project Step 3: Using Copilot for Model Training and Testing 11 minutes
Coding with Inline Copilot Chat 9 minutes

1 assignment Total 45 minutes

Graded Quiz: Machine Learning with GitHub Copilot 45 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 60 minutes

Practice Lab: Palindrome Detection 60 minutes

In this module, you will solve additional problems using GitHub Copilot and learn to utilise its various feature. We will also conclude the course and discuss the next steps.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 ungraded lab

8 videos Total 50 minutes

The Problem - Constructing Height Balanced Binary Search Tree 4 minutes
Solving Constructing Height Balanced Binary Search Tree using Copilot 12 minutes
The Problem : Two Sum Problem in Data Structures and Algorithms 4 minutes
Solving the Two Sum Problem using Copilot 9 minutes
The Problem: Blurring an Image 5 minutes
Blurring an Image using Copilot 9 minutes
Limitations and Challenges of Gen AI Tools 4 minutes
Wrap Up and Next Steps 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 45 minutes

Graded Quiz: Solving Miscellaneous Problems 45 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 60 minutes

Practice Lab: Image Edge Detection 60 minutes

Build toward a degree

This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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Debanga Raj Neog

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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Reviewed on May 31, 2024

The simplicity in the way everything was taught amazed me. Also the course included some practical questions which were of immense help. Looking forward to more such courses.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

It’s an expertly designed course that delivers on all fronts. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of generative models and their applications.