Using ChatGPT4 for Software Engineering
Workshop Session at Code Freeze 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of software engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary tool. This seminar dives deep into the potential of generative AI models, particularly ChatGPT-4, and their relevance to modern software development processes. The 90 minute workshop highlights a spectrum of applications, from architecture and design assistance to code review and generation, unit testing, and even software documentation. Participants will gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT-4, understanding when and how to best harness its capabilities. This workshop emphasizes hands-on learning, dedicating a substantial segment to interactive exercises. Participants who wish to follow along in the workshop should bring a laptop with their favorite Python IDE installed and have a ChatGPT Plus subscription ($20/month).

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Jeff Fougere and Andrew Nieuwsma
Jeff Fougere to the left. Andrew Nieuwsma to the right.

Jeff’s Background

Jeff Fougere is a technologist and citizen developer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise with a diverse skill set that includes app development and patent law. He has built multiple generative AI proofs of concept across various platforms and has also developed internal web apps to streamline processes for fellow employees. His unique combination of technical acumen and legal expertise adds a multi-dimensional perspective to the field of generative AI.

Andrew’s Background

Andrew Nieuwsma is a Staff Engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). He leads the development of cutting-edge cloud-based AI & supercomputing solutions, while also overseeing a team of software developers in platform engineering. Andrew is an accomplished public speaker on the intersection of Software Engineering and Generative AI.