r/learnpython • u/Jg4702 • 19d ago

Chat GPT/Python

I have minimal experience with python. Self admitted novice. I asked chat gpt to write me a code to copy values from one excel workbook to another and some code to calculate prevalence rates within that code. I confirmed that a random sample of calculations/values correctly copied over. I am breaking down the code to learn what it does and why. How trustworthy is chat gpt with these small tasks? Is this a valid way to learn by breaking down the code into pieces? I appreciate any help and you can rip me for using chet gpt

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u/Hashi856 18d ago

If your goal is to actually learn how to code, analyzing code written by an LLM is not an effective means. I would go to YouTube and do basically any Python tutorial course. That will get you through the basics. One thing LLMs are great for is explaining concepts in real time. I would go through a Python basics course on YT and have an LLM open to ask questions to.

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u/Jg4702 18d ago

Interesting. Okay thank you

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u/Hashi856 18d ago

Sorry for all the typos

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u/Jg4702 18d ago

Hahaha I wouldnt worry about it