Anyone Can Code!
Years ago, Chef Gusteau famously proclaimed that anyone could cook, but only the fearless can be great. Anyone can code and create fantastic content with some work, mentoring, and practice.
I am constantly reminded of the transformative power of learning new things. With dedication and effort, co-pilots can significantly enhance our ability to learn and excel in new skills. As a result, human creativity and productivity are poised to experience a tremendous leap forward.”
I have been learning Python programming language for about three months now, and I have grasped its fundamentals quite well. I am taking the UNC AI Bootcamp course to understand AI better, and Python is an integral part of it. The course is designed to provide practical knowledge of AI through building neural networks and machine learning projects.
As a part of our weekly challenge, we were tasked to build a food truck ordering system using Python. Our class emphasizes using Pseudocode to begin projects, essentially an outline and a walkthrough of what the code should accomplish. It is a great way to think through the steps and outcomes of an activity. I found the process so helpful that I took an Algorithmic Thinking training course on LinkedIn to improve my skills further.
I use Visual Studio Code to write my code, which is a widely used platform for coding. One of the features I find useful is its intelligent coding co-pilot. The co-pilot not only writes complete code, but also explains any errors in detail and suggests potential fixes. This has made me realize how co-pilots will play a significant role in the future of learning almost anything.
I’m finding the class invaluable to better understand just how effective some of the tools can be, not just for conding but in my everyday work. As co-pilots grow in capability they will help us think through problems and give us feedback on our approaches. I’m using the coding copilot to work theough code based on my Pseudocode and then ChatGPT to help me think about things I’m missing and ways to improve what I’ve written.
Taking this approach back into my everyday work on innovation projects, I’m finding it is helping me to consider many aspects of a problem or opportunity that I hadn’t considered previously. The best thing is, the platforms never tire of questions. Learning will never be the same.
Note: This project is part of UNC’s AI Bootcamp class. Original code is here.
