Can You Really Pair Program with AI? - Exploring Aider and Cohere

Overview

Explore AI pair programming tools Aider and Cohere in this hands-on evaluation, examining their capabilities, limitations, and practical applications for developers looking to integrate AI assistance into their coding workflow.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI Pair Programming
Overview of AI in software development
Benefits and challenges of AI pair programming
• Introduction to Aider and Cohere
Historical context and development
Key features and functionalities
• Getting Started with Aider
Setup and installation
Basic commands and features
Initial walkthrough and example use cases
• Getting Started with Cohere
Setup and integration
Core functionalities and usage
Walkthrough with sample projects
• Capabilities and Limitations
Comparing Aider and Cohere features
Common limitations and workarounds
Use case analysis and suitability
• Practical Applications
Enhancing code quality and productivity
Case studies and real-world examples
Assessing AI contributions to team dynamics
• Ethical and Societal Implications
Understanding the ethical considerations
Impact on developer roles and responsibilities
Future trends in AI pair programming
• Hands-on Evaluation and Exercises
Interactive coding sessions with Aider
Project-based exercises using Cohere
Collaborative exercises comparing both tools
• Integration into Workflow
Best practices for incorporating AI tools
Customization and extensions
Managing AI tool performance and feedback
• Summary and Future Directions
Recap of key insights
Future advancements in AI for programming
How to stay updated with AI tools and innovations

Subjects

Computer Science