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42 changes: 33 additions & 9 deletions units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.md
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- We meet Monday and Thursday
- Mondays we meet on Zoom
- Thursdays we meet at the Refugee Center
- Mondays we meet at the Refugee Center
- Thursdays we meet on Zoom
- Class starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm
- This course lasts 16 weeks
- Last day of class is December 15th
- Last day of class is March 14th

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## ChatGPT And Similar Tools

ChatGPT, is a new type of software tool called an LLM (short for large language model). You interact with it in a conversational manner. It uses machine learning to understand and generate human-like responses based on the input it receives

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## ChatGPT

You can use ChatGPT to

- **Explain Concepts**: ChatGPT can break down complex Python programming concepts into easier-to-understand explanations.
- **Provide Examples**: It can generate examples of Python code to illustrate how certain functions or structures work.
- **Answer Questions**: If you have specific questions about Python or coding in general, ChatGPT can provide answers or guide you to resources for further learning.

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### Responsible Use

**Not a Replacement for Doing**: While ChatGPT is helpful, *it should not be used to complete your programming assignments*. The goal of this course is to build your own coding skills, which requires hands-on practice and problem-solving.

**The true value of this course comes from applying what you learn through your own coding efforts**. ChatGPT should be used responsibly to complement your studies, not replace the invaluable experience of learning by doing.

If you use ChatGPT to assist with your coursework, we ask that you include your conversation/transcript with your submission.

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## Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code, or VS Code, is a text editor. A text editor is a tool used to write code.
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- Loops
- Conditionals
- Functions
- Classes
- Modules
- Dictionaries
- Lists
- And more

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4. Loops, lists and hashes
5. Functions
6. File IO
7. Classes
8. Modules
9. Using third-party code
10. Error handling
7. Dictionaries
8. And more

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