Artificial Intelligence and Programming: See how they can make your life easier!

In recent articles, we explored how artificial intelligence can already make work easier for  copywriters or graphic designers. App and web developers can benefit too. How can you use AI, and should programmers worry about losing their jobs in the coming years?

When people hear “artificial intelligence,” many think of ChatGPT. The chatbot can make programming easier by generating simple code snippets you can use directly. That can  save time and allow companies to work with smaller teams  on some projects.

AI as a helpful tool for beginners

If you are learning to code, ChatGPT can speed up the process. Suppose you need a Python window with a button that prints “Hello” in the terminal when clicked. Instead of searching for every part of the solution online,  you can ask an AI tool.

You can copy the generated code into a Python IDE and run it. For more complex tasks, AI  does not always produce fully reliable results  and may require edits. It is often more reliable for smaller pieces of code.

Which programming languages can ChatGPT handle?

In programmers’ experience, ChatGPT can  generate the most reliable code in Python. It can also help you generate HTML, CSS, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, and PHP. You can use AI generated code to build and update websites.

Don't forget: AI in programming goes beyond ChatGPT. GitHub Copilot is another popular tool that can generate code for specific features. It is worth trying if you want to speed up your work as a developer.

AI in website development

At Monkeymedia, we create  custom websites, so we are especially interested in how AI can help in this field. Developers are still essential, but AI can generate parts of the code. For example, CSS can  change visual elements on a website.

AI is generally reliable when generating simple code. ChatGPT can also  explain how to add that code to a WordPress website. This can help beginners add small features to their websites without spending hours searching online or hiring a developer.

A Practical Tip: AI can already convert simple programs from one programming language to another, saving developers time and effort.

The future of AI in programming

At the time of writing, developers were still essential to every project. They had to decide  how the program would be structured and how its features would work together  to produce the intended result. AI could then generate individual pieces of code, saving time. An experienced developer would assemble and test them to create the finished program.

AI that builds complex programs

At the time of writing, some experts expected AI to enter a second phase within one or two years, when it could  combine code for individual features more reliably  into a complete working program. The article suggested that as many as 25% of developers could lose their jobs as a result: work done by three people might be handled by one with AI. Companies might then  reduce the size of their development teams  and retain their strongest developers.

Programming without an IDE or code

The article also predicted that, within two to five years, SaaS development tools might  generate finished software from text prompts alone. AI could account for efficiency and security, identify bugs, and find ways to meet a user’s requirements. It might even advise whether a proposed solution makes sense.

For example, you might describe your website idea in a few paragraphs: what it should look like, what it should achieve, and which features it needs. AI could build a complete site that  follows principles of consumer psychology and current design trends. You could then refine it with more prompts, without writing a line of traditional code.

The distant future of AI

The article speculated that in ten years or more, business owners might  rarely need to make manual changes to their websites or apps. AI might build the site or app and optimize it automatically. By regularly analyzing performance data, it could  dynamically adjust website content, design, and structure to meet customer needs and improve conversions. That could leave business owners more time to focus on running their companies.

No one knows exactly what the future holds, but it will be interesting. To succeed, you will need to  keep up with the latest trends. We would be happy to help.  Contact us  and find out how we can take your business to the NEXT LEVEL.