AI-Powered Code Comprehension Assistant

Generative AI–Driven Learning Tool for Helping Beginner Programmers Understand Code Structure, Logic, and Flow Through Interactive Parsons Problems.

Generative AI LLMs EdTech Python Flask AI Tutoring Software Engineering

Project Overview

This project demonstrates how Generative AI can be used as an intelligent learning assistant to improve code comprehension for novice programmers. Instead of generating direct answers, the system helps learners reason about program structure through Parsons Problems and AI-generated hints.

The tool reduces frustration, strengthens conceptual understanding, and enables personalized learning at scale without constant instructor intervention.

Project Goal

Improve understanding of code structure and execution flow
Encourage reasoning instead of answer copying
Provide personalized guidance at scale
Work efficiently with limited infrastructure

Key Features & Achievements

Built an AI-powered Parsons Problem editor using LLMs
Automatically generates shuffled code exercises with distractors
Provides stepwise, context-aware hints instead of full answers
Drag-and-drop interface to reduce syntax burden
Real-time feedback and code execution for learning reinforcement
85% of users rated feedback as helpful
70% reported improved understanding of code flow

Project Results & Visual Output

Below are screenshots demonstrating the AI-powered Parsons Problem editor and interactive learning experience.

Parsons Problem: Correcting Function Definition and Call in Python

Technologies Used

AI & GenAI

Large Language Models (LLMs)
Reasoning & Hint Generation

Backend

Python
Flask

Frontend

Drag-and-Drop UI
Interactive Parsons Editor

Deployment & Evaluation

Cloud GPU & API-Driven Architecture
Usability Studies & Readability Metrics

Use Cases

Coding bootcamps & online learning platforms
University computer science courses
Corporate developer onboarding
EdTech product development
AI-assisted tutoring systems

What This Project Demonstrates

This project showcases the ability to build a production-ready Generative AI educational system that blends pedagogy, usability, and AI reliability to improve programming comprehension at scale.