Working with an AI Coding Assistant

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May 28, 2024

Log Entry 2: Working with Claude

What:

  1. Decided to enlist an AI assistant to help with coding and blogging
  2. Chose Claude
  3. Explained my goals and how I want to work together

Why Claude?

  • Capable of helping with coding tasks across languages
  • Can explain concepts and break things down clearly
  • Assists with writing in a structured way

How We Work:

  • I outline the task or topic I need help with
  • Claude provides examples, drafts, and suggestions
  • We go back-and-forth refining and clarifying

Benefits So Far:

  • Claude's explanations help solidify my understanding
  • Get higher quality writing by collaborating
  • Stays focused on the task at hand

Future Uses:

  • Debugging code and working through errors
  • Learning new languages/frameworks
  • Drafting more technical tutorial posts

Learnings:

  • Important to give clear context and guidelines
  • AI assistants aren't magic, but a powerful tool