I'm a junior frontend developer and I've started to really dig into the foundational aspects of coding. My workplace is gearing up to develop a mobile app soon, so I'm planning to learn React Native in my spare time. I mostly work with React, Next.JS, TypeScript, and Redux, along with a few other minor libraries. I've tried using GPT and DeepSeek but recently switched to Claude. One thing I find really helpful is how I can prompt Claude to create detailed courses on various topics. However, I've also encountered some issues where its coding suggestions needed a lot of tweaking, which makes me wonder: how reliable is using AI models like Claude as a teacher? Am I risking learning incorrect information, or can I trust this path of education?
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Honestly, I think relying on Claude as a teacher might not be the best approach. Learning isn't just about consuming info, it's about grasping concepts and correcting mistakes. LLMs struggle with context and identifying errors, so you might want to use them more as a supplementary tool than a primary educator. Focus on grasping foundational concepts instead!
Love this perspective! It's all about finding the right balance in how you approach learning with AI.
With technology evolving, who knows how much human-written code we'll be seeing in a few months? Maybe spending time understanding AI and its mechanisms would be more beneficial in the long run.
I've found Claude to be quite reliable, especially if you have a natural curiosity. Just make sure to test things out for yourself before relying solely on his advice. Diving into the documentation can also be really helpful!
Totally agree! You really need to engage with the material and not just take what Claude says at face value.
It really depends on what you're trying to learn. I've had mixed results with certain topics. For instance, when I tried to learn C# frameworks, sometimes it was spot on, other times it led me astray. I now check Claude's confidence level on a topic before diving in, which helps a ton.
Great tip on checking confidence levels! I should definitely start doing that.
LLMs can definitely assist in learning, especially for syntax reminders or specific coding challenges. Just remember, they can sometimes make odd design choices that complicate things too much. Best to start them on simpler tasks and gradually build up.
Exactly! Maybe using Claude for mock interviews or practice questions could be a better route to test your knowledge and skills.