What about having an LLM teach you to code?
Summary
A discussion about using large language models as educational tutors for coding. The author imagines an LLM with a Socratic teaching mode that guides learners, assesses understanding, and adapts to individual needs, while highlighting benefits for self-directed learning and potential drawbacks like obsequious feedback and prompt hacking. The thread considers whether such a tool could supplement traditional teaching and what safeguards would be required.