Learning to Code? Here’s How AI Became My Unexpected Coding Mentor!

Hey everyone! 👋

As someone still finding my way in the coding world, I never thought AI would become one of my most valuable learning tools. Recently, I challenged myself to build a small project—an Australian GST calculator. Instead of following a step-by-step tutorial, I decided to use ChatGPT to guide me through the process.

What really surprised me was how much I actually learned from this approach. Rather than just giving me a chunk of code, ChatGPT helped me understand the logic behind calculations, different ways to structure my functions, and even best practices for writing cleaner code. It also made debugging much less frustrating since I could ask for explanations rather than just blindly fixing errors.

This experience got me thinking—how do other beginner coders use AI to improve their learning? Do you use it mostly for debugging, brainstorming, or breaking down complex concepts? Or maybe you've even built a project with AI assistance?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Let’s learn from each other and make coding a little less intimidating!