Coding with ChatGPT: AI-Assisted Programming and Debugging

Integrating artificial intelligence into your daily programming workflow is a powerful way to multiply your development speed and solve complex technical challenges. This course guides you through the practical fundamentals of using ChatGPT to write, analyze, and troubleshoot code effectively. You will transition from basic queries to sophisticated prompt engineering patterns designed specifically for software engineering tasks. By understanding how large language models process code, you will learn to write cleaner programs, find bugs in seconds, and safely integrate AI assistance into your projects while respecting security and privacy boundaries. What you'll learn: - Understand the core mechanics of AI code generation and how ChatGPT compares to dedicated tools like GitHub Copilot. - Master prompt engineering techniques to generate precise, structured, and syntactically correct code snippets. - Debug complex errors and exceptions by feeding stack traces to the AI and interpreting its recommendations. - Create comprehensive unit tests and documentation automatically to maintain high code quality. - Apply secure coding practices by recognizing AI limitations, hallucinations, and privacy considerations. The course begins with foundational concepts of AI-assisted development and basic prompting strategies. You will then progress through practical text-based modules covering code translation, refactoring, debugging workflows, and automated testing strategies. This course is designed for aspiring developers, students, and early-career programmers who want to leverage AI to accelerate their learning and daily work. No previous experience with AI tools is required. Start reading today to transform your programming workflow with the power of modern AI.