Learning Programming in an Age of LLMs

The article discusses the challenges of learning programming in an era where Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly popular. The author argues that LLMs are not a replacement for human teachers, but rather a tool that can facilitate learning and provide an additional learning resource. The author suggests that students should be taught how to use LLMs effectively, rather than relying solely on them. This includes learning how to evaluate the quality of information provided by LLMs and how to use them to find relevant information. The author also notes that LLMs can be used to generate code, but that this should not replace the need for practice and experimentation in coding. The author concludes that LLMs are not a panacea for learning programming, but rather a valuable tool that should be used in conjunction with traditional teaching methods.