Programming with Generative AI

Instructor: Debanga Raj Neog

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

90 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

8 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Utilise code companion tools for enhanced software development
Master GitHub Copilot with hands-on learning
Seamlessly integrate generative AI into your workflow for a more efficient and creative coding experience

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4 assignments

Taught in English

There are 3 modules in this course

Our "Programming with Generative AI" course takes you on a practical journey, exploring how generative AI tools can transform your coding workflow. Whether you're a software developer, tech lead, or AI enthusiast, this hands-on program is designed for you.

Learn by doing: - Dive deep into GitHub Copilot, the innovative tool co-developed by OpenAI and GitHub. - Master this powerful technology through hands-on examples. - Seamlessly integrate generative AI into your workflow for a more efficient and creative coding experience. Stay ahead of the curve: - Gain a deep understanding of Generative AI's potential in software development. - Unlock new possibilities and revolutionise the way you code. - Become a leader in the future of software development innovation. Here's what you need to get started: - Visual Studio Code: You'll need to install this free code editor. We provide instructions! - Python: You'll need Python installed on your computer. Don't worry, we have instructions for that too! - GitHub Copilot subscription: This is a paid service, but it's key for using Copilot in this course. Join us and unleash the power of generative AI!

In this module, you will appreciate the importance of Generative AI for programming, and get introduced to the code companion tools in software development.

What's included

8 videos2 readings2 assignments

8 videosTotal 21 minutes

Course Overview2 minutes
Why Generative AI for Software Development?2 minutes
Introduction to Code Companion Tools2 minutes
Why GitHub Copilot?2 minutes
Copilot Overview5 minutes
Copilot and Code Editors3 minutes
Subscribing to GitHub Copilot2 minutes
Copilot Extension in Visual Studio Code2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Meet Your Instructor and Course Overview5 minutes
Installation: Python and Visual Studio Code60 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Practice Quiz: Generative AI Tools for Programming30 minutes
Graded Quiz: Generative AI Tools for Programming45 minutes

This module will equip you with the practical aspects of GitHub Copilot through a hands-on coding project. In this project, you can implement the entire code without writing a single line yourself, but solely through interactions with an AI Copilot chatbot.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 ungraded lab

5 videosTotal 47 minutes

Deploying a Machine Learning Project using Gen AI Tools3 minutes
Project Step 1: Importing Data using Copilot14 minutes
Project Step 2: Data Exploration using Copilot9 minutes
Project Step 3: Using Copilot for Model Training and Testing11 minutes
Coding with Inline Copilot Chat 9 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Graded Quiz: Machine Learning with GitHub Copilot45 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 60 minutes

Practice Lab: Palindrome Detection60 minutes

In this module, you will solve additional problems using GitHub Copilot and learn to utilise its various feature. We will also conclude the course and discuss the next steps.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 ungraded lab

8 videosTotal 50 minutes

The Problem - Constructing Height Balanced Binary Search Tree4 minutes
Solving Constructing Height Balanced Binary Search Tree using Copilot12 minutes
The Problem : Two Sum Problem in Data Structures and Algorithms4 minutes
Solving the Two Sum Problem using Copilot9 minutes
The Problem: Blurring an Image5 minutes
Blurring an Image using Copilot9 minutes
Limitations and Challenges of Gen AI Tools4 minutes
Wrap Up and Next Steps2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes

Graded Quiz: Solving Miscellaneous Problems45 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 60 minutes

Practice Lab: Image Edge Detection60 minutes

Build toward a degree

This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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Debanga Raj Neog

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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Reviewed on Jun 1, 2024

The simplicity in the way everything was taught amazed me. Also the course included some practical questions which were of immense help. Looking forward to more such courses.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

The Course is amazing , just a much deeper information about generative ai would uplift the course.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

sir please add a window of yours while explaining codes in vscode for more connection towards learning

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