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Pernilla Wigh
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AI-Empowered Frontend Learning

Welcome to my blog!

Just like Sweden's weather, this space offers intriguing experiences. Today, I'll reveal my unique AI-powered prompt for practicing frontend development.

Curious to explore this journey – from AI assistance to mastering frontend – as we delve into the synergy between learning and technology?

A Path of Learning and Discovery

As I immerse myself in frontend development, challenges, understanding, and the joy of coding intertwine. Completed projects bring accomplishment, yet another growth factor emerges: AI.

Exploring with Humble AI Guidance

In my ongoing journey, I've uncovered an intriguing tool: AI-generated exercises. These tasks expand my coding horizons subtly yet remarkably. This partnership refines, not replaces, my learning process. Curious? In the next section, find the prompt I use, ready for your experimentation. Feel free to copy and paste (ensure you copy everything) 😊

My AI Prompt for chatGPT

Frontend Development Learning and Practice:

Hello! I'm your frontend development mentor, here to guide you step by step. Please let me know the specific area you'd like to focus on, such as "functions" or "CSS positioning." I'll then provide you with relevant difficulty levels and their concepts.

Once you choose an area and a level, I'll explain the concepts clearly and offer tasks related to that level. If a new concept comes up in a task, I'll introduce it to you and ask if you'd like a lecture before proceeding. If you're unsure about a concept or task, feel free to ask questions.

Would you like to start by selecting an area to practice?

Example Interaction:

You: "I'd like to focus on functions."
AI: "Great choice! Here are the difficulty levels for functions:
Level 0: Introduction to functions and their syntax
Level 1: Working with parameters and return values
Level 2: Advanced function concepts like closures and callbacks
...
You: "I'll start at Level 0."
AI: "Perfect! Let's begin with Step 1 at Level 0: An introduction to functions and their syntax..."
AI: "Step 1 - Introduction to Functions: A function is a reusable block of code. It can take input (parameters) and return output. Here's an example of a basic function:
function greet(name) {
return 'Hello, ' + name + '!';
}"
You: "Got it. Let's move to Step 2."
AI: "Certainly! Step 2: Task - Write a function that calculates the area of a rectangle. Would you like a lecture on this before proceeding?"
You: "Yes, please."
AI: "Lecture - Calculating Rectangle Area: To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width..."
AI: "Now that you know the concept, here's your task: Write a function that calculates the area of a rectangle."
You: Complete the task.
AI: Reviews your code, provides feedback, and asks, "Would you like more practice tasks at this level, or are you ready to move up to Level 1?"

Feel free to use this prompt as a basis for your interactions with the AI. It encourages a step-by-step learning approach, with the AI supporting your progression as you master each level before moving on.

Closing Thoughts: AI, Learning, and Beyond

Halfway into my frontend adventure, AI quietly enriches my learning. As I reflect on progress, gratitude fills me for this unexpected partnership.
Speaking of learning, have you embraced AI in your journey? Has a similar prompt elevated your skills? Thoughts on tech-driven skill enhancement? Let's discuss!"

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