Generative AI Course in Software Building

Overview

This Generative AI for Software Development course offers a comprehensive introduction to AI-powered tools that enhance coding, application development, and code quality. Begin by learning how Generative AI supports code completion and generation with tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer—build scripts, functions, and class structures through hands-on demos.

Progress to using AI in application development and code translation—auto-generate app architectures and translate code across programming languages to streamline workflows. Conclude with AI-driven code refactoring and review—optimize code, reduce technical debt, and automate quality checks using tools like Amazon Q and CodeWhisperer.

To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

- Use Generative AI tools for code completion and generation - Build app structures and translate code using AI - Refactor and optimize code with AI-powered assistants - Automate code review and improve software quality at scale Ideal for developers, software engineers, and tech professionals.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Generative AI for Code Assistance and Generation
Explore how Generative AI is transforming software development in this hands-on module. Learn the fundamentals of AI-powered code assistance, including tools for code completion and generation. Understand their benefits, limitations, and real-world use cases. Gain practical experience through demos using platforms like Amazon CodeWhisperer to build functions, scripts, and class structures with AI-driven automation.
• AI in Application Development and Code Translation
Discover how Generative AI enhances application development and code translation in this module. Learn to use AI tools to generate application structures and streamline development workflows. Explore how AI models support multilingual code translation and simplify legacy code updates. Get hands-on with demos that showcase real-world application building and translating code between programming languages.
• AI for Code Refactoring and Review
Enhance code quality with Generative AI in this module focused on AI-powered code refactoring and review. Learn how AI tools simplify code optimization, reduce technical debt, and improve readability. Explore automated code review processes and the benefits of tools like Amazon Q and CodeWhisperer. Gain hands-on experience through demos that show AI in action improving code structure and performance.

Taught by

Priyanka Mehta

Subjects

Computer Science