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Jakub T. Jankiewicz • Edited

Shorter version of the article generated by Text Summarzier different kind of AI tool, that I wanted to share and showcase how it works (the tool is not mine), I use this tool somtime when I don't want to spend a lot of time reading something that will give me no benefits. Esentially TL;DR;RS - Too long; Don't Read; Read Sumary

During the day, I teach computer programming to aspiring developers at Tech Elevator. After hours, I study data science, AI, and conversational AI. The recent surprise introduction of OpenAI's ChatGPT has shown the potential of merging the two disciplines. In this article, we investigate the significance of ChatGPT for present and future software engineers.

What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a revolutionary new AI chatbot developed by OpenAI that can generate responses that mimic human conversation. It uses transformers to give it a greater contextual awareness, resulting in outputs that can range from stories to code. It's a remarkable feat, though it's not quite as intelligent as a human being.

What ChatGPT Can’t Do

Nonetheless, it’s important to be aware of its limitations. ChatGPT can generate creative content but it has its boundaries, especially when it comes to understanding the world. It may produce impressive results, but it can also fail to understand basic facts.

Will People Still Need Software Developers?

In five years, technology may be advanced enough to enable no-code and low-code approaches, but software developers will still be needed. They will be essential in order to understand the complexities of a project, provide creative solutions, and evaluate the quality of code generated.

How can ChatGPT help me on my Journey into Tech?

ChatGPT and other code generation tools can be great additions to a developer's toolbox. However, they should be used sparingly as a refresher or last resort, not as a primary learning tool. New learners should instead focus on developing their coding skills through practice and finding a qualified mentor to help guide their way.

ChatGPT as a Tool for Software Engineering

As a programmer, I find ChatGPT to be a great resource. It can provide simple code as reference material and can be useful when learning new libraries/languages. It is an indication of new code generation tools, but still requires the guidance of a trained individual. Excitingly, it could lead to building better software with improved tools in the future.

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Matt Eland

That's a reasonable summary. Thanks for sharing!