Bard AI is a large language model from Google AI that can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. Bard can also be used to write code, and it can generate code in a variety of programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Bard AI writes code by using its knowledge of programming languages and its ability to generate text. When Bard is asked to write code, it first generates a natural language description of the code that it wants to write. Bard then uses its knowledge of programming languages to convert this natural language description into code.
What kinds of code can Bard AI do well?
There are two important truths about Bard AI and programming. First, it can actually write useful code. Second, it can get completely lost, easily falling into infinite and cascading lines of errors that make the code completely unusable.
I discovered this the hard way. After finishing a WordPress plugin, I decided to see where Bard AI could go. I wrote a very careful question for a Mac application, including detailed descriptions of the user interface elements, interactions, what would be provided in the settings, how they worked, and more. Then I fed it in.
Bard AI responded with a line of text and code. Then it stopped in the middle. When I asked it to continue, it poured out more code and text. I asked it to continue after continue and it poured out more and more code. But… none of it was usable. It didn’t identify where the code should go, how to build the project, and – when I looked closely at the code that was generated – it omitted the main actions that I requested.
Here are some of the types of code that Bard AI can do well:
- Simple functions and algorithms. Bard AI can generate simple functions and algorithms that are well-written and efficient.
- Data structures and classes. Bard AI can generate data structures and classes that are well-designed and easy to use.
- Unit tests. Bard AI can generate unit tests that help to ensure that the code is working correctly.
Here are some of the types of code that Bard AI can struggle with:
- Complex projects. Bard AI can get lost in complex projects, easily generating code that is incorrect or unusable.
- Iterative development. Bard AI can be difficult to use for iterative development, as it can be difficult to keep track of changes and ensure that the code is always working correctly.
- New programming languages. Bard AI is still under development, and it may not be as good at generating code in new programming languages.
Overall, Bard AI is a powerful tool that can be used to write useful code. However, it is important to be aware of its limitations, and to use it carefully.
Here are some tips for using Bard AI to write code:
- Start with simple tasks. Don’t try to use Bard AI for complex tasks right away. Start with simple tasks that you are familiar with, and gradually work your way up to more complex tasks.
- Provide clear instructions. The more clear you are in your instructions, the better Bard AI will be able to understand what you want.
- Test the code. Always test the code that Bard AI generates before using it in production.
By following these tips, you can use Bard AI to write useful and efficient code.
Google Bard AI can help you write code in a variety of ways. It can help you:
- Create basic code snippets, such as functions and algorithms.
- Build data structures and classes.
- Generate unit tests to ensure your code is working correctly.
Bard AI can be particularly useful for the following tasks:
- Automating repetitive programming tasks.
- Helping you learn new programming languages.
- Generating new ideas for your programming projects.
However, it is important to note that Bard AI is not a replacement for learning to program. It is a tool that can help you improve your programming skills, but you still need to understand the basics of programming to use Bard AI effectively.
Requesting Bard AI to Write Example Code
You are reading an article about how to use Bard AI to write code. This article will help you do that, but it will also request Bard AI to write example code. This can be confusing, so let’s consider why.
Bard AI Can’t Modify Existing Code
Bard AI is a large language model, also known as a conversational AI or chatbot trained to be informative and comprehensive. It is trained on a massive amount of text data and can communicate and generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. However, Bard AI can’t modify existing code.
This means that if you want Bard AI to write a new piece of code, you need to give it a starting point. You can do this by providing it with a sample function or program, or by providing it with a detailed description of what you want it to create.
Example Code Is a Starting Point
The example code that Bard AI generates is just a starting point. You will need to make edits and refinements to make it work the way you want it to. This may include adding or removing code, changing how the code works, or fixing bugs.
Example of Code Generated by Bard AI
To illustrate this, consider an example of code that I requested Bard AI to generate. This code will create a PHP function to summarize a news article.
function summary_article($url) {
// Get the content of the web page at the provided URL
$content = Goose::extract($url);
// Use the Sumy library to extract the main content of the article
$summary = Sumy::summarize($content, 50);
// Return the summary
return $summary;
}
This code is fairly simple. It uses two libraries: Goose to get the content of the web page and Sumy to extract the main content of the article. It then returns the summary.
To use this code, you will need to provide it with a URL to a news article. The code will return a summary of the article, limited to 50 words.
You can use this code as a starting point to create your own article summary function. You can edit it to include additional features, such as the ability to control the length of the summary or remove advertisements.