Unleashing the Power of AI Tools: From Learning Languages to Optimizing Code

In the last 18 months, my journey with AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing/GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Designer, and others has transformed from casual use to indispensable professional assistance. Here’s a glimpse into the diverse ways these generative AI tools have enriched my personal and professional life:

Language Learning and Translation
- Languages: I’ve learned and mastered Spanish and French, seamlessly translating words and sentences.

Mastering Technologies
- Tech Skills: These tools have been instrumental in helping me learn and excel in various technologies.

Complex Infrastructure Automation
- Azure ARM Templates: I created and enhanced intricate Azure ARM templates that included storage accounts, Azure Data Explorer (ADX), Key Vault, Service Principals, and other interdependent components.
- Automation Scripts: I scripted automated deployments for ARM templates, Databricks clusters, and other dependencies.

Code Optimization
- Performance Enhancement: The AI tools provided design suggestions for improving the performance of Python, Java, and C# code.
- Prometheus Queries: They helped generate and optimize Prometheus queries.
- Kusto Queries: Understanding, fixing, and optimizing Kusto queries became significantly easier.
- Prisma Framework: I generated and understood code for the Prisma framework effortlessly.

Creative Design and Graphics
- Logos and Posters: Created numerous logos, posters, and graphics for various events and occasions.
- Quiz Design: Designed an online multiple-choice quiz with hints.

Web Development
- Blog Creation: Developed a blog using Jekyll, hosted on Netlify.

Professional Presentations and Documentation
- Presentations: Generated comprehensive presentations for reviews.
- Meeting Summarization: Summarized Teams meetings efficiently.
- Document Summarization: Summarized PDF books and articles.
- Resume Enhancements: Improved and updated my resume.

Personal Assistance
- Holiday Planning: Planned holidays with detailed information on food, transport, and accommodation.
- Writing Enhancement: Reviewed and enhanced various writing pieces, including this post.

The Essential Role of AI Tools

AI tools have become as essential today as search engines were for many years. Their utility spans coding, writing (both technical and creative), presentation creation, graphic design, web development, language learning, and much more. From generating summaries to suggesting well-structured learning plans, these tools offer tremendous value when used effectively.

The Art of Prompt Engineering

The effectiveness of AI tools largely depends on how we use them. This is where the knowledge of prompt engineering becomes crucial.

- Basic Prompting: Think of it as having access to an entire library.
- Advanced Prompting: This is like finding a specific book in that vast library.

The better the prompt, the higher the chances of quickly getting the desired outcome. Prompt engineering is the art of communicating eloquently with AI, ensuring precise and effective responses.

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In conclusion, AI tools have significantly impacted my ability to learn, create, and optimize. They have proven to be versatile and invaluable in various domains, emphasizing the importance of mastering the art of prompting for effective use. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a casual user, integrating AI tools into your routine can unlock immense potential.

What do you do?

 What do you do?

તમે શું કરો છો?

आप क्या करते हैं?

¿Qué haces?

あなたは何をしますか？

நீங்கள் என்ன செய்கின்றீர்கள்?

Right from our college (school) days till the retirement age (and beyond), we all ask and encounter this question.

The person asking this question might be a new neighbor, a relative, an acquaintance, someone you met at the bar or gym, or even the staff when you visit a bank!

In reality, the actual question is - What do you do for living?

This 'for living' is assumed. The intent is almost always to know one's financial status, or future prospects.

But does it always have to be this way?

We all do or thrive to do some things with the aim of generating income. This is what brings food on our tables and repays our EMIs. This is what we do for living.

But outside this professional world, most of us also do things that keep us going.

If the hectic work life is bringing chaos in our lives, these activities are bringing much needed sanity. 

For some it is an outing with family, for some it is teaching kids at an NGO, for some it might be a book, and for some it might be a game with friends. We usually don't generate any income out of it nor we do it for that purpose.

It is wrong to categorize these as mere hobbies, as these are as much essential as our professional duties.

What do you do for living - will give only some idea about that person. What do you do to keep going - completes it.

Next time, if you really want to know a person - do ask the second question.

So, What do you do?