🥇 Now Assist Code Generation felt better with prompts that covered more complex topics. Neat!
If you missed the last Live Coding Happy Hour. We changed it up and had our own Code Gen Olympics!
Paige Duffey, Jesalyn Smith, Paul Pradap Chandru, Sandeep Dutta, Shakeel Shaik and Earl Duque each judged the results of 10 different prompts given to the Xanadu version of Now Assist Code Generation.
Final Scores
GlideAggregate Sum: 3.6
Email Regex: 6.0
GlideRecord Query: 7.6
Date Conversion: 8.0
GlideFilter: 9.8 🥈
GlideDateTime: 10.0 🥇
Phone Numbers: 9.0
Scripted Catalog Item: 9.2 🥉
XSD to XML: DNF
ASCII Art: DNF
Watch the full episode and the judge's deliberations on each round here:
✨ Exploring Now Assist for Code Generation: Live Coding Happy Hour Recap
Last week, the Live Coding Happy Hour crew came together for a fun-filled session exploring the code generation capabilities of Now Assist for Creator, a part of ServiceNow's Xanadu release. As always, there were drinks, laughs, and some unexpected moments. For those new to the series, Live Coding Happy Hour is all about bringing ServiceNow developers together to unwind and experiment with code in a casual, friendly environment.
Session Highlights:
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Generative AI Code Evaluation: The team dove into Now Assist’s ability to generate code snippets based on different prompts. The process involved generating everything from simple GlideRecord queries to more complex functions like validating emails with regex and creating catalog items programmatically. The team rated each output on a scale from 1 to 10, celebrating successes and critiquing missed opportunities.
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Fun with GlideDateTime: One of the standout moments was when Now Assist successfully handled a GlideDateTime prompt, returning the correct script to find the start of the next month. This marked the first perfect score of the episode, and everyone was impressed with how well the tool handled this notoriously tricky ServiceNow API.
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Surprises from Now Assist: Not everything went as expected. One particularly interesting moment was when Now Assist returned Python code for a JavaScript prompt, demonstrating the quirks of generative AI and the importance of clear, specific prompts. Despite the hiccup, these surprises often led to new discoveries and learnings, showcasing the evolving nature of AI in coding.
Takeaways: This session reinforced the idea that while AI can significantly speed up coding tasks and aid in discovery, it's not without its limitations. Context-aware suggestions and nuanced coding challenges can still trip up even the most sophisticated models. However, tools like Now Assist are proving to be valuable aids in a developer’s toolkit, offering a new level of automation and support.
Final Thoughts: If you’re diving into the world of ServiceNow development, Now Assist for Creator is definitely worth exploring. From streamlining everyday tasks to providing fresh perspectives on coding problems, it’s a great resource for both new and experienced developers. So grab a drink, re-watch the episode, and join us in exploring the future of AI-driven development!
