GenAI Foundations in Java Development

Course details

Harness the power of ChatGPT to supercharge your Java coding skills with the finesse of a master coder. In this course, mathematician and software developer Terezija Semenski shows you how to bring the finesse of a master coder to your generative AI endeavors. Get a step-by-step guide on using ChatGPT for Java development. Find out how to accelerate your coding journey with ChatGPT and go over the benefits and limitations of using AI. Learn how to write your first app, troubleshoot it, and use it in IntelliJ IDE. Go beyond basic coding and explore ways to use AI to follow clean code principles, craft test cases, and generate UML and sequence diagrams. Plus, get ready for your next interview as you incorporate ChatGPT into mock interviews and writing a compelling resume. This course is packed with example prompts that you can copy, paste, and use to easily follow along.

Learning objectives
Use ChatGPT for Java development.
Accelerate your coding journey with ChatGPT.
Understand the benefits and limitations of using AI.
Write your first app, troubleshoot it, and use it in IntelliJ IDE.
Use AI to follow clean code principles, craft test cases, and generate UML and sequence diagrams.
Prepare for your next interview by leveraging ChatGPT for mock interviews and assistance in writing a compelling resume.

Concepts

Introduction

Accelerate your Java development with ChatGPT
What you should know
Introduction to ChatGPT

Understanding AI

The impact of AI on coding
ChatGPT's unique advantages for developers
Limitations of using AI for coding

Use ChatGPT to Create Your First Java Application

ChatGPT as your pair programming partner
Ideation process and outline the app before you start coding
ChatGPT-assisted debugging techniques
Make it easy to use with IDE
Challenge - Write a test for a method
Solution - Write a test for a method

Code Efficiently with ChatGPT

Mastering clean code principles
Performing unit testing with ChatGPT's guidance
Challenge - Create an integration test
Solution - Create an integration test
Create UML and sequence diagrams
Generate documentation with REST examples

Get a Job with ChatGPT

Interview like a pro
Crafting a compelling resume
Continuous learning and improvement

Conclusion

Next steps