AI-Assisted Coding: Enhancing Programming with AI Tools and Techniques

Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc · Michael Kofler · Bernd Öggl · Sebastian Springer

Apr 2026 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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About this ebook

AI-Assisted Coding explores the integration of AI tools in programming, teaching readers to boost productivity with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and more.Key Features

Learn to integrate AI tools into your coding workflow for increased productivity
Understand the basics of large language models and transformers
Master debugging, refactoring, and documentation with AI assistants

Book DescriptionThis book takes programmers through the process of enhancing their workflow using AI tools. It begins by introducing the basics of coding with AI assistants, such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, and shows how these tools can assist in writing and optimizing code. The next section focuses on using AI in debugging, refactoring, and generating software documentation, helping readers master techniques for coding with AI support. Pair programming with AI is explored in detail, with practical examples demonstrating its real-world applications. The book also dives into advanced tools like Ollama and Aider, giving readers the knowledge to build local language models and integrate them into their development workflows. The final chapters highlight how AI can be incorporated into projects, enabling more efficient, innovative coding processes. By the end of the book, readers will have the necessary skills to use AI-powered tools seamlessly, ultimately improving their programming productivity and broadening their AI integration capabilities.What you will learn

Utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for coding assistance
Understand the basics of large language models and transformers
Implement pair programming with AI assistants
Apply AI in debugging and refactoring code
Generate and optimize code using AI tools
Create AI-assisted documentation for software projects

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for software developers, programmers, and IT professionals who want to integrate AI into their coding practices. A basic understanding of programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or PHP is necessary.

AI-Assisted Coding explores the integration of AI tools in programming, teaching readers to boost productivity with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and more.Key Features Learn to integrate AI tools into your coding workflow for increased productivity Understand the basics of large language models and tr...

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The Rheinwerk Computing series offers new and established professional comprehensive guidance to enrich the readers' skillsets and enhance their career prospects. Their publications are written by leading experts in the fields of programming, administration, security, analytics, and more. Each book is detailed and hands-on to help readers develop essential, practical skills that they can apply to their daily work.

Michael Kofler is a programmer and one of the most successful and versatile computing authors in the German-speaking world. His current topics include AI, Linux, Docker, Git, hacking and security, Raspberry Pi, and the programming languages Swift, Java, Python, and Kotlin. Michael also teaches at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Kapfenberg, Austria.

Bernd Öggl is an experienced system administrator and programmer. He enjoys experimenting with new technologies and works with AI in software development using GitHub Copilot. He is particularly interested in local large language models (LLMs) and advancements such as OpenHands and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).

Sebastian Springer is a JavaScript engineer at MaibornWolff. In addition to developing and designing both client-side and server-side JavaScript applications, he focuses on imparting knowledge. He inspires enthusiasm for professional development with JavaScript as a lecturer for JavaScript, a speaker at numerous conferences, and an author. Sebastian was previously a team leader at Mayflower GmbH, a premier web development agency in Germany. He was responsible for project and team management, architecture, and customer care for companies such as Nintendo Europe and Siemens.

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