What Is Programming? And How To Get Started
January 28, 2025
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Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Ideal for developers familiar with programming fundamentals, coding workflows, and basic API usage.
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Intermediate level
Ideal for developers familiar with programming fundamentals, coding workflows, and basic API usage.
Master ChatGPT to automate coding, debug errors, and make API calls.
Leverage GitHub Copilot to build server-side logic and static websites.
Optimize your development workflow with Tabnine's code completion.
Use Sourcegraph to analyze, refactor, and test code efficiently.
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Unlock the potential of AI tools to revolutionize your coding workflow in this comprehensive course designed for developers and programmers. Begin your journey by exploring the capabilities of ChatGPT, from basic setup to advanced features like API integration, error debugging, and leveraging it with React.js. Gain hands-on experience in utilizing AI for enhanced productivity.
Next, dive into GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that simplifies complex coding tasks. Learn how to set up and use this tool to build Express.js middleware, design static websites, and manage data with ease. Discover its potential as your ultimate AI pair programmer. The course also introduces Tabnine, an AI-driven code completion tool, which helps you write Jest test cases, handle HTTP requests, and speed up coding with accuracy. Finally, explore Sourcegraph, a powerful solution for code navigation and analysis. Learn to identify code smells, refactor effectively, and generate unit tests to maintain clean, efficient codebases. Ideal for developers eager to integrate AI into their workflows, this course is accessible to those with basic programming knowledge. Whether you're a beginner or experienced coder, you'll discover valuable tools to enhance your efficiency and skillset.
In this module, we will set the foundation for your learning journey by outlining the course objectives, structure, and what you can expect to achieve. Gain clarity on how this course will empower you to leverage AI tools effectively in programming.
In this module, we will dive into ChatGPT, exploring its powerful capabilities for coders. You will learn to set it up, integrate it into your projects, debug errors, and use it to enhance development workflows, including working with React.js and Axios.
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore GitHub Copilot, your AI-driven coding assistant. Learn to configure and use it for data manipulation, building Express.js middleware, creating static websites, and much more to streamline your development processes.
6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will introduce Tabnine, focusing on its AI-driven autocomplete features. Discover how it simplifies coding by assisting with test case creation, handling API calls, and writing efficient, error-free code.
5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will delve into Sourcegraph, a tool designed for codebase exploration and enhancement. Learn to navigate large codebases, detect code smells, and generate unit tests effectively to optimize your development workflow.
6 videos2 assignments
Packt helps tech professionals put software to work by distilling and sharing the working knowledge of their peers. Packt is an established global technical learning content provider, founded in Birmingham, UK, with over twenty years of experience delivering premium, rich content from groundbreaking authors on a wide range of emerging and popular technologies.
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