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AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

Instructors: Elizabeth Humphries, PhD

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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You'll learn the basics of AI's potential for efficient programming, the ethics of AI use, and how different LLMs work for common coding tasks.

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This course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for software development explores the use of AI large language models such as ChatGPT, Bard, and others and their potential benefits and challenges. Through examples and hands-on activities, you will develop an understanding of the ways in which AI can speed up software development tasks and free up time for more creative and strategic work.

Unique Features of this Course - Exploration of multiple browser-based AI tools - Hands-on, yet simple activities requiring no installations of software - Emphasis on responsible and ethical use of AI - Beginner friendly for those who want to get started using generative AI tools - Useful ideas for how to leverage tools to make your work better and more efficient - Tried and tested strategies for using AI tools from practicing data scientists and scientific software developers - A fun and playful approach to learning Key Words Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Software Development, Coding, Data Science Intended Audience - Professionals looking to improve efficiency - Students hoping to learn more about programming - Anyone curious about how AI can be harnessed for technology Note: Those completely new to programming will find using AI tools to create software solutions challenging at this time. It is helpful to have some fundamental knowledge to write appropriate prompts and to discern when code is not working as expected. We advise novices to seek expert review. Learning Objectives - Explain the basics of AI and its potential for improving software development workflows - Implement strategies to write and debug code using AI-based tools - Describe the benefits of refactoring code using AI-powered techniques, such as making code readable, keeping it brief, and optimizing code - Apply best practices for annotating code using AI - Recognize strategies for using AI-based tools to understand and analyze code, such as code comprehension of unfamiliar languages or functions - Discuss the challenges and ethical implications of using AI for different aspects of software development Accessibility We are committed to making our content accessible and available to all. We welcome any feedback you might have at https://forms.gle/3sTZpctxzYyhj74NA. Questions related to accessibility accommodations should be directed to https://studentserviceportal.force.com/s/. PDF versions of this course can be found at https://leanpub.com/courses/fredhutch/ai_for_software.

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This module provides a general overview of AI Large Language Models, how this technology will change software development, and ethical considerations for using LLMs when creating code and software.