Generative AI and the Future of Coding

The exponential increase in the usage and application of Generative AI has drastically changed the way of life of people belonging to vivid domains and contrasting work cultures. Learning programming languages and subsequent code development used to be a purely human oriented task which over a short span of time, has evolved so quickly and rapidly as AI enabled task leading to code optimization, code generation and even code debugging with astonishingly high performance and improved accuracy.

Coders and software development engineers now have tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, empowering them with enhanced accessibility in real time. The capability of pre trained models is unmatched and presents the plethora of possibilities in research and development. Having said that, the critical thinking and creative touch of human brain will always stand apart. Although AI does not substitute the problem solving and critical thinking approach of coders, still it may be a decent collaborator for repetitive and redundant tasks.

Education in the Age of AI

In case of institutions, imparting technical education this is a transition period that comes with both responsibilities and opportunities. Budding coders must be taught how to efficiently leverage the power of AI. They should develop a knack for responsible AI and at the same time how to accept or reject AI generated solutions thereby maintaining ethical standards through Explainable AI.

Presidency University through its Presidency School of Computer Science and Engineering has been able to strike this perfect balance between embracing technology and at the same time being aware of the responsibility and ethics to be inculcated and carried forward by incorporating AI -driven development platforms. The amalgamation of Generative AI with teaching learning pedagogies here at Presidency University makes the learning environment conducive and just right for harnessing the students’ intellect and making them ready to excel in the AI era.

Building Synergy, Not Replacements

The question is not about whether AI will replace humans or not in the future of coding, it is more about creating a synergy betweencode developers and generative AI to build smarter, faster, and more reliable software solutions.

To be a part of this transformative journey and prepare yourself for the future of technology, explore the innovative programs offered by Bangalore ‘s premier university Presidency University, Bengaluru —a premier institution located in the heart of India’s Silicon Valley.

Written by,

Dr. Swati Sharma

Professor, PSCSE