Software Development with Generative AI and Modern Tools

Software engineering is evolving rapidly as artificial intelligence becomes a standard part of the developer's toolkit. This course helps you navigate this transition by teaching you how to collaborate with AI to write, debug, and optimize code effectively. You will move from traditional manual coding to an AI-augmented approach, learning to leverage large language models to accelerate development cycles while maintaining high code quality and security. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and its specific applications in software engineering - Master prompt engineering techniques to generate clean, functional code snippets and documentation - Apply AI-assisted debugging and refactoring to improve existing codebases and identify vulnerabilities - Explore Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns to build applications that interact with custom data sources - Implement modern development practices including type hints and automated testing with AI assistance - Configure local development environments and manage dependencies using modern packaging tools The course begins with foundational concepts of AI in development before moving into practical written exercises that cover building, testing, and deploying software. This course is designed for beginners and aspiring developers who want to stay current with industry trends; no prior AI experience is required. Start your journey into AI-enhanced software engineering today.