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If you’re trying to learn a new skill, you might be wondering if ChatGPT can teach you to code.
ChatGPT released not too long ago, and since then, it’s improved in usability nearly ten-fold. A ChatGPT code interpreter plugin is currently in its Alpha, while the chatbot can already functionally write code. However, while it’s great that ChatGPT can code itself, you might be wondering if it can actually teach you to code yourself.
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How to teach yourself to code with ChatGPT?
The best thing about ChatGPT is that it’s like having an extremely smart friend, except they only talk when you ask them to. In order to teach yourself to code with ChatGPT – you’re going to need to wrap your head around ChatGPT prompt engineering. This is effectively a method you can learn to feed ChatGPT the best prompts that will provide you with the best answers.
If you want to teach ChatGPT to teach yourself how to code – you’re going to need to have a structure plan of what you want ChatGPT to show you. For example, you’re going to need to know what specific programming language you have in mind, for example: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, or whatever else is an option.
You’re then going to want to figure out a plan of what aspect of programming you’re interested in learning. For example, you might be interested in object oriented programming, game development, or web development. It’s advised that you start somewhere small and work your way up.
Frequently Asked Questions
In light of all of the above, you might be interested in learning more about coding with ChatGPT. Here’s our shot at answering the most relevant questions, though if we’ve missed out on anything we’d recommend you checking back in with us in the future.
Is it safe to learn code from ChatGPT?
Learning to code from ChatGPT is not unsafe by any means, however it could potentially teach you ‘wrong’ things which are potentially a result of a lack of human touch.
Is ChatGPT good at teaching?
While you won’t get ChatGPT laying out a concise lesson plan, it is likely that ChatGPT is going to be good at laying out well-ordered information for you.