What you'll learn

Using ChatGPT for TypeScript/NodeJS Code Generation and Refactoring

Using ChatGPT to Write Code Documentation

Using ChatGPT to Create Jest Unit Tests

Using ChatGPT to Explain Complex Code

Using ChatGPT for Debugging

Requirements

You should be familiar with TypeScript, Node, and Express

You should have a ChatGPT Plus subscription

Description

"Coding in the Modern AI Era: Essential ChatGPT Skills" is a concise, one-hour Udemy course designed to empower software engineers with the skills to utilize ChatGPT in their coding processes effectively. The course is structured into nine focused chapters, each offering valuable insights into different aspects of using ChatGPT for software development.Intro: This introductory chapter sets the stage, providing an overview of the course and highlighting the potential of ChatGPT in modern software development.Overview of the Example Application: Here, learners are introduced to a sample application that will be used throughout the course to demonstrate ChatGPT's capabilities in a real-world context.Generating Code with ChatGPT: This chapter dives into the practicalities of generating code using ChatGPT, showcasing how AI can assist in writing efficient and effective code, especially in TypeScript and Node.js.Exercise: Generating Code with ChatGPT: Students are given a hands-on exercise to apply their learning, using ChatGPT to generate code snippets and solve programming challenges.Explaining and Refactoring Code with ChatGPT: Learners explore how to use ChatGPT for explaining complex code logic and refactoring existing code to improve readability and performance.Writing Unit Tests with ChatGPT: This section focuses on leveraging ChatGPT to write comprehensive unit tests, an essential part of maintaining code quality.Exercise: Writing Unit Tests with ChatGPT: An interactive exercise where students apply ChatGPT to create unit tests for the example application, reinforcing their understanding and skills.Debugging with ChatGPT: Learners are taught how to use ChatGPT to identify and fix bugs, a crucial skill in software development.Final Notes: The course concludes with final thoughts, summarizing key learnings and discussing how to continue leveraging ChatGPT in coding projects.Targeted at both beginners and experienced developers, this course is a compact yet thorough guide to integrating AI into coding practices, enhancing efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving skills in the ever-evolving landscape of software development.

Overview

Section 1: Handling ChatGPT

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Overview of the Example Application

Lecture 3 ChatGPT - Generating TypeScript Code

Lecture 4 Exercise 1 - Create Simple Code Using ChatGPT

Lecture 5 ChatGPT - Explaining and Refactoring Complex Code

Lecture 6 ChatGPT - Writing Unit Tests

Lecture 7 Exercise 2 - Write Tests Using ChatGPT

Lecture 8 ChatGPT - Debugging

Lecture 9 Final Notes

Software engineers who want to become more productive by using ChatGPT for every-day tasks