HackMD
LLM_Tutor
1. Concept Explanation
Example:
Provide a brief description of an interpreted programming language.
Usage:
Utilize the LLM to elucidate high-level programming concepts, terminologies, and the roles of various components in a programming environment. This approach is ideal for establishing a clear conceptual foundation.
2. Syntax and Rules Explanation
Example 1:
Explain the rules for naming variables in Python.
Example 2:
Describe how comments are used in Python and provide common examples.
Usage:
Leverage the LLM to clarify language-specific syntax and rules, ensuring a solid understanding of the fundamental elements and nuances that govern programming language structure.
3. Debugging and Error Explanation
Example 1:
Explain and fix the following error:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
ZeroDivisionError Traceback (most recent call last)
Cell In [34], line 1
----> 1 5/0
ZeroDivisionError: division by zero
Example 2:
Debug the following program:
print(5 + )
Usage:
Employ the LLM to diagnose errors by interpreting error messages and suggesting corrections, thereby enhancing code functionality and reliability.
4. Code Reading and Explanation
Example:
Provide a detailed explanation of the following code snippet:
%%writefile hello.py
"""
This program says hello and asks for your name.
It also asks for your age.
"""
print('Hello, world!')
myName = input('What is your name? ') # ask for their name
print('It is good to meet you, ' + myName)
print('The length of your name is:\n' + str(len(myName)))
myAge = input('What is your age? ') # ask for their age
print('You will be ' + str(int(myAge) + 1) + ' in a year.')
Usage:
Request a comprehensive, step-by-step breakdown of the code to understand its logic, control flow, and purpose behind each component.
5. Code Annotation
Example:
Add detailed comments to the following code to explain its functionality:
%%writefile hello.py
print('Hello, world!')
myName = input('What is your name? ')
print('It is good to meet you, ' + myName)
print('The length of your name is:\n' + str(len(myName)))
myAge = input('What is your age? ') # ask for their age
print('You will be ' + str(int(myAge) + 1) + ' in a year.')
Usage:
Enhance code clarity by inserting meaningful annotations. These comments can assist other developers in understanding the code and serve as a useful reference for future revisions.
6. Designing program
Challenge 1:
Write a script that accepts a five-digit integer from the user, separates it into its individual digits, and prints each digit with three spaces in between.
Hint: Use floor division (//) and modulus (%) operations to isolate each digit.
Challenge 2:
Implement a Python function that removes all punctuation from a given string.
Usage:
Engage with coding challenges that test practical application skills, algorithm development, and problem-solving, reinforcing the ability to translate conceptual understanding into working code.
7. Code Refactoring and Improvement
Original Code:
from math import log2
count_new = 0
count_york = 0
count_new_york = 0
for i, tok in enumerate(tokens):
if tok == "new":
count_new += 1
try:
next_tok = tokens[i+1]
if next_tok == "york":
count_new_york += 1
except IndexError:
pass
if tok == "york":
count_york += 1
p_new = count_new / len(tokens)
p_york = count_york / len(tokens)
p_new_york = count_new_york / len(tokens)
pmi = log2(p_new_york / (p_new * p_york))
print("p_new =", p_new)
print("p_york =", p_york)
print("p_new_york =", p_new_york)
print("pmi =", pmi)
Task:
Improve the above code by enhancing readability, implementing robust error handling, and optimizing performance.
Usage:
Utilize the LLM to suggest refactoring strategies that promote better code structure and efficiency, ensuring the code is more maintainable and less prone to runtime issues.
8. Additional Use Cases
8.1 Algorithm Design and Analysis
Example:
Design an efficient algorithm for sorting a large dataset and provide an explanation of its time complexity.
Usage:
Consult the LLM to assist with algorithm design, complexity analysis, and the selection of appropriate data structures for solving complex problems.
8.2 Code Optimization
Example:
Optimize the following function to reduce its runtime for large inputs:
def calculate_sum(n):
total = 0
for i in range(n):
total += i
return total
Usage:
Request performance improvements and optimization techniques from the LLM to enhance resource utilization and speed, particularly for handling large-scale inputs.
8.3 Best Practices and Code Style
Example:
Provide suggestions to improve coding style and adherence to best practices for the following code snippet.
Usage:
Improve code maintainability and readability by aligning with industry-standard practices and style guidelines, ensuring the code is clean and professional.
8.4 Integration with Libraries and APIs
Example:
Demonstrate how to integrate the SymPy library to perform symbolic integration.
Usage:
Learn how to effectively integrate and utilize third-party libraries and APIs within your projects, expanding your toolkit for solving complex computational tasks.
