Generative AI tools have become an important part of the modern software engineering workflow. In a recent interview with Course Report, Hack Reactor Curriculum & Instruction Manager Zubair Desai covered this topic, diving into the 6 Do’s and Don’ts of Using Generative AI as a Coding Bootcamp Student.
During the interview, Desai breaks down the importance of learning how to effectively use AI tools while also learning the coding and engineering fundamentals that make you the type of well-rounded software engineer employers are looking for.
He emphasized that generative AI tools do not replace the need to learn how to code. Instead, tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT enhance a software engineer’s productivity and efficiency. In our coding bootcamps, we teach how to responsibly use ChatGPT and GitHub Coplot, because we believe they’re valuable tools, and we know employers want engineers who know how to use them well.
Check out the full Course Report interview for more, including why and how AI tools can be helpful or harmful, and how to start learning the foundational coding skills you’ll need for a long-lasting career in tech.