This course introduces you to how to use generative AI, like ChatGPT, to speed up the development of ArcPy code. Objectives for this course are (1) how to construct an effective prompt, (2) how to assess the quality of the AI-generated code, and (3) how to debug the AI-generated code.
INSTRUCTOR: Jamison Conley, WVU Professor of Geography
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Must have prior ArcGIS experience. WVAGP courses GIS Foundations or Intro to Geoprocessing Scripts Using Python preferred. If you have never done any ArcGIS Python scripting, then you may find the free ESRI online courses Python for Everyone or Learn Python with ArcGIS Notebooks useful.
WORKSHOP MATERIALS: Materials will be provided by the instructor.
CONTACT: Jamison.Conley@mail.wvu.edu
PARKING: Parking permits will be provided to those who request them through the registration form. Additional fees may be required.
MEALS AND BEVERAGES: Meals and beverages are not provided for this event. There will be designated times for lunch, but attendees must furnish their own meals and beverages for the day. Beverage use is restricted while in the computer labs.
CANCELLATION POLICY: WVAGP policy requires a minimum of 8 registrations to confirm a course. If the threshold is not met by EOB on Friday, July 24th, 2026, the course will be cancelled and all fees refunded. If a student is unable to attend, cancellation prior to Friday, July 24th, 2026 will be provided a full refund. You must contact WVAGP directly for the cancellation.
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