AI-Assisted Coding: Enhancing Programming with AI Tools and Techniques

AI-Assisted Coding explores the integration of AI tools in programming, teaching readers to boost productivity with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and more.

Key Features

• Learn to integrate AI tools into your coding workflow for increased productivity
• Understand the basics of large language models and transformers
• Master debugging, refactoring, and documentation with AI assistants

Book DescriptionThis book takes programmers through the process of enhancing their workflow using AI tools. It begins by introducing the basics of coding with AI assistants, such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, and shows how these tools can assist in writing and optimizing code. The next section focuses on using AI in debugging, refactoring, and generating software documentation, helping readers master techniques for coding with AI support. Pair programming with AI is explored in detail, with practical examples demonstrating its real-world applications. The book also dives into advanced tools like Ollama and Aider, giving readers the knowledge to build local language models and integrate them into their development workflows. The final chapters highlight how AI can be incorporated into projects, enabling more efficient, innovative coding processes. By the end of the book, readers will have the necessary skills to use AI-powered tools seamlessly, ultimately improving their programming productivity and broadening their AI integration capabilities.What you will learn

• Utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for coding assistance
• Understand the basics of large language models and transformers
• Implement pair programming with AI assistants
• Apply AI in debugging and refactoring code
• Generate and optimize code using AI tools
• Create AI-assisted documentation for software projects

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for software developers, programmers, and IT professionals who want to integrate AI into their coding practices. A basic understanding of programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or PHP is necessary.