Coding Mentor – AI-Powered Python Practice

Overview

Coding Mentor is a C# WinForms desktop app designed to help students learn Python in a supportive, interactive environment. The app presents programming challenges (such as input/output, if statements, or loops), provides a built-in code editor with syntax highlighting, and executes Python code safely inside the application.

Students can request different levels of AI support – from a quick hint to a step-by-step guide. Their code and challenge context are sent to the OpenAI API (GPT-4o-mini), which returns targeted, student-friendly feedback. This ensures that learners get the guidance they need without giving away the entire solution, encouraging real problem-solving skills.

Results

• Provides instant AI-powered feedback tailored to each challenge.
• Encourages independent learning by offering scalable support levels.
• Combines C# WinForms UI with IronPython execution for seamless Python practice.