The AI-Driven Software Developer: Optimize, Innovate, Transform

59mBeginner2025-04-04

Authors

Ronnie Sheer

Software Developer and Instructor

Course details

AI is revolutionizing software development—are you ready? In this course, join instructor Ronnie Sheer as he outlines how AI has transformed the world of software development, and shows you how to stay informed about future trends. Find out how generative AI, which got started in coding as autofill and chat conversations, has been rapidly expanding into more advanced and intricate practices integrated with development environments. Along the way, learn how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) can help focus your code generation, and how to build complete lifecycles of development practice with AI tools.

Learning objectives
Describe the ways in which AI is transforming software development and identify how to stay on top of future trends.
Apply prompt engineering and productivity tips specific to generative coding.
Identify key AI tools and how to blend them for best results, managing security, and applying responsible AI practices.

Skills covered

Quick TipsPersonal Productivity SoftwareProgramming FoundationsArtificial Intelligence FoundationsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business Software and ToolsSoftware Development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - How AI is transforming software development

1. AI Tips for Software Developers

02 - Prompt engineering for software developers
03 - Using AI to develop software ethically and securely
04 - Productivity tips for software developers
05 - Understanding AI models - LLMs, SLMs, open source, and more
06 - The agentic revolution
07 - How retrieval-augmented generation can ground your model
08 - Governance and responsible AI
09 - Using AI for technical interview preparation
10 - Eliciting feedback from AI systems
11 - Continuing your AI journey