The authors believe that LLMs can have a positive impact on coursework and are not concerned about potential cheating issues. They also discuss their book, which is used in Leo's introductory computer science class, and share their thoughts on the future of programming education. Related topics include the use of AI in education and the role of large language models in programming.
Key takeaways:
- Dr. Leo Porter and Dr. Daniel Zingaro have co-authored a book called 'Learn AI-Assisted Python Programming' which focuses on teaching programming with the help of large language models (LLMs).
- They believe that tools like GitHub Copilot can help reduce syntax errors and the need to memorize APIs, making learning programming easier for beginners.
- They encourage students to write manual test cases and discuss the ethical concerns of relying on commercial tools in education.
- Despite potential concerns, they are not worried about students cheating with LLMs and believe these tools can have a positive impact on coursework.