I'm transitioning from game development to web development, and while I'm not a fan of AI, I recognize that it's become significant in software engineering. I want to make sure I have familiarity with essential AI tools. I'm currently building my portfolio without using AI tools, aside from ChatGPT for understanding concepts. Should I incorporate any AI-based projects to demonstrate proficiency? What specific tools should I learn as a newcomer?
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Some people say AI isn't really part of software engineering, but I feel like it's becoming unavoidable for new developers. Tools like ChatGPT aren't just for hands-on coding, but they can help you dig deep into concepts. I'd recommend trying to install some LLMs locally to see how they work firsthand. If an interviewer asks about your AI skills, you could impress them by showing how you set up a local environment rather than just using AI to churn out code. It’s a different perspective!
I get that! I feel it's becoming more expected to have some AI tool experience when landing a job.