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AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs
  • Level Beginner
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Introduction

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Introduction Practice Questions
  • Introduction Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Introduction Discussion

2 Videos

  • General Introduction and Course Overview
  • AI Code of Ethics

3 Readings

  • About the course
  • About the Authors
  • Introduction

Ethics of Using AI

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Ethics Practice Questions
  • Ethics Quiz

1 Discussions

  • AI Ethics Discussion

1 Videos

  • Combating Bias in LLMs

1 Readings

  • Ethics of Using AI

Writing Code

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Writing Code Practice Questions
  • Writing Code Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Writing Code Discussion

2 Videos

  • Writing Code Introduction
  • Writing Code Summary

1 Readings

  • Writing Code

Refactoring Code

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Refactoring Practice Questions
  • Refactoring Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Refactoring Code Discussion

2 Videos

  • Refactoring Code Introduction
  • Refactoring Code Summary

1 Readings

  • Refactoring Code

Annotating Your Code

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Annotating Practice Questions
  • Annotating Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Annotating Code Discussion

2 Videos

  • Annotating Your Code Introduction
  • Annotating Your Code Summary

1 Readings

  • New Reading

Understanding Unfamiliar Code

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Understanding Unfamiliar Code Practice Questions
  • Understanding Unfamiliar Code Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Understanding Unfamiliar Code Discussion

2 Videos

  • Understanding Unfamiliar Code Introduction
  • Understanding Unfamiliar Code Summary

1 Readings

  • Understanding Unfamiliar Code

AI for Bioinformatics

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Bioinformatics Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • AI for Bioinformatics Discussion

1 Videos

  • AI for Bioinformatics Summary

1 Readings

  • AI for Bioinformatics

Course References

    • 2 Plugin
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Auto Summary

Discover "AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs," a beginner-friendly course by Coursera focusing on AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard to optimize software development. Explore browser-based AI tools through hands-on activities, emphasizing ethical use and efficiency. Ideal for professionals, students, and AI enthusiasts, this course offers practical strategies from experienced data scientists. Duration: 780 minutes. Subscriptions: Paid, Professional, Starter. Join to enhance your coding skills and leverage AI for better, faster programming.

Elizabeth Humphries, PhD
Instructors

Elizabeth Humphries, PhD

Carrie Wright, PhD
Instructors

Carrie Wright, PhD

Candace Savonen, MS
Instructors

Candace Savonen, MS

Ava Hoffman, PhD
Instructors

Ava Hoffman, PhD